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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8167952 | Arthroplastic implant with shield for basilar joint and related methods An arthroplastic implant for a basilar joint of a hand of a patient includes a body having a distal surface and a proximal surface opposite therefrom. The distal surface is to be positioned adjacent a first metacarpal bone at the basilar joint of the hand of the pat... | 05/01/2012 |
| 7837739 | Interpositional biarticular disk implant An interpositional biarticular disk implant (11) having a circular peripheral rim, a generally toroidal axial center opening (13) and convex upper and lower surfaces (15, 17) is implanted between resected concave surfaces of the metacarpal base ... | 11/23/2010 |
| 7641696 | Carpometacarpal joint prosthesis Hemi joint replacements for the base of the first metacarpal of the CMC joint are provided which can effectively restore and reestablish functional joint mechanics while preserving the soft tissues that contribute to joint stability and function. The implants have a... | 01/05/2010 |
| 7273499 | Modular trial mechanism A prosthetic trial for a joint prosthesis includes a stem having a proximal section and a distal section for implantation in a bone. A body includes a channel receiving at least the proximal section of the stem. A locking mechanism is at least partially disposed wit... | 09/25/2007 |
| 7198643 | Cervical disc replacement An apparatus for replacing at least a portion of an intervertebral disc in a spinal column includes: a first member having a first vertebral contact surface for engagement with an endplate of a first vertebral bone in the spinal column, and having a first saddle sha... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7186362 | Methods of improving the wear resistance of prosthetic medical devices A prosthetic medical device exhibiting improved wear resistance is fabricated by sealing at least one polyolefinic material in an airtight container and providing an inert atmosphere within the airtight container. The polyolefinic material is exposed to an irradiati... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7182787 | Trapezium or trapezometacarpal implant The implant includes a stem terminating in a head. The stem is adapted to be inserted in the metacarpus of the thumb and the head to be disposed in a space obtained particularly by removing at least a portion of the trapezium. The surface of the head is constituted ... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7175667 | Metatarsophalangeal resurfacing joint The present invention provides a prosthesis for implantation at the proximal articular surface of a proximal phalange, of a human great toe. The prosthesis comprises a base portion having a generally concave bearing surface shaped to articulate with the distal artic... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7160331 | Sigmoid notch implant A sigmoid notch resurfacing prosthesis for application to the sigmoid notch of the distal radius. The sigmoid notch prosthesis generally includes a saddle and a radius portion for attachment to the distal radius. The saddle may be formed from ultra high molecular we... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7147664 | Posterior vertebral joint prosthesis A posterior vertebral joint prosthesis is provided so that the left or right posterior vertebral joint prosthesis (1, 2) presents a smooth bearing surface (11, 11a, 11b, 17, 17a, 17b) and and which surfa... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7112203 | Apparatus for the preparation of a femur bone for the implantation of a prosthesis An apparatus for the preparation of a cement-free implantation of a prosthesis is provided. The prosthesis has a distal part corresponding to a diaphysial region of the femur, a proximal part corresponding to a metaphysial region of the femur, and an intermediate re... | 09/26/2006 |
| 7041106 | Interphalangeal fusion pin A device is described for joining a first phalange to a second adjacent phalange, such as the proximal phalange to the intermediate phalange at the proximal interphalangeal joint. The device is a substantially elongated member comprised of a resorbable material, suc... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7037342 | Implant for reconstruction of joints A spacer member (1) is intended to be placed between the ends of the bones which are to be connected, one end of the spacer member being designed to form a joint surface against one of the bone ends (6,7). A joint-stabilizing connection (2,3) is... | 05/02/2006 |
| 7025789 | Prosthetic device and method for total joint replacement in small joint arthroplasty The prosthesis device can have a pair of articular members adapted to be mounted onto adjoining bones, respectively, to replace a joint. The first and second articular members can have first and second bearing elements, respectively. The bearing elements can be form... | 04/11/2006 |
| 7011687 | Ankle prosthesis with a front loading bearing and associated method An ankle prosthesis includes a tibial component attachable to a tibia. A bearing component is movable in an anterior-to-posterior direction to thereby engage and become releasably attached to the tibial component. The bearing component can be released from the tibia... | 03/14/2006 |
| 6997955 | Cervical disc replacement An apparatus for replacing at least a portion of an intervertebral disc in a spinal column includes: a first member having a first vertebral contact surface for engagement with an endplate of a first vertebral bone in the spinal column, and having a first articulati... | 02/14/2006 |
| 6997958 | Conical coupling and prosthesis comprising such a coupling A conical coupling of a male member (10) and a female member (11), the male member (10) comprising a cone (12) ensleeved in a truncated conical portion (15) of a corresponding recess (14) formed in the female member (11 | 02/14/2006 |
| 6994729 | Cervical disc replacement An apparatus for replacing at least a portion of an intervertebral disc in a spinal column includes: a first member having a first vertebral contact surface for engagement with an endplate of a first vertebral bone in the spinal column, and having a first articulati... | 02/07/2006 |
| 6972037 | Cervical disc replacement An apparatus for replacing at least a portion of an intervertebral disc in a spinal column includes: a first member having a first vertebral contact surface for engagement with an endplate of a first vertebral bone in the spinal column, and having a first articulati... | 12/06/2005 |
| 6972038 | Cervical disc replacement An apparatus for replacing at least a portion of an intervertebral disc in a spinal column includes: a first member having a first vertebral contact surface for engagement with an endplate of a first vertebral bone in the spinal column and a first articulating surfa... | 12/06/2005 |
| 6966930 | Facet prosthesis An article including a facet prosthesis at least partially mounted in a lumen artificially formed between superior and inferior halves of a facet joint, and an elastomeric cushioning element disposed in the facet prosthesis. ... | 11/22/2005 |
| 6947030 | Actuating device for miniature keyboards The invention concerns a simple and user-friendly actuating device (10) for miniature keyboards or miniature input tablets. The device has of a dome-shaped body (12) which is adapted to the curve of the fingertip and fitted to the fingertip by means of... | 09/20/2005 |
| 6908484 | Cervical disc replacement An articulating joint implant for use in the cervical spine includes a pair of opposing upper and lower elements having nested articulation surfaces providing a center of rotation of the implant above the adjacent vertebral body endplate surfaces in one mode of moti... | 06/21/2005 |
| 6905511 | Methods of improving the wear resistance of prosthetic medical devices A prosthetic medical device exhibiting improved wear resistance is fabricated by irradiating at least one polyolefinic material in the presence of an inert atmosphere to yield a cross-linked irradiated polyolefinic material; blending at least one non-irradiated poly... | 06/14/2005 |
| 6869449 | Prosthetic joint component having multiple arcuate bending portions A joint prosthetic component that includes first and second arms, and a joint member interposed therebetween. The joint member is configured to permit flexion motion between the first and second arms, and includes a first concave surface and a second concave surface... | 03/22/2005 |
| 6811568 | Artificial joint The present invention provides an artificial joint which can be rapidly, securely and easily fixed while being suited to an inner surface of a bone marrow hole by a novel structure absolutely different from the conventional one. An artificial joint is provided with ... | 11/02/2004 |
| 6699292 | Interphalangeal joint replacement First and second elements that have mating heads form an interphalangeal joint prosthesis that allows smooth articulation dorsal to volar. The first element head has a proximal surface defined by two intersecting planes, a stem portion that extends longit... | 03/02/2004 |
| 6475242 | Arthroplasty joint assembly An arthroplasty joint assembly for medically and articulately interconnecting first and second opposed end regions of lengthwise adjacent first and second bones. The artificial joint assembly includes a first assembly including external threading extendin... | 11/05/2002 |
| 6454808 | Finger joint prosthesis A finger joint prosthesis for MP joint or PIP joint in which a socket has an opening at a portion thereof and a spherical face on an inner side thereof and is integrally formed with a stem on a side opposed to the opening, a head has a spherical portion f... | 09/24/2002 |
| 6436137 | Compositions, processes and methods of improving the wear resistance of prosthetic medical devices Methods and compositions for fabricating prosthetic medical devices exhibiting improved wear resistance include selectively cross-linking polymeric resins then curing and shaping the polymer into a finished article. The selectively cross-linked polymeric ... | 08/20/2002 |
| 6423097 | Artificial finger joint The invention shows an artificial finger joint comprising a convex joint head and comprising a concave joint shell which can be fastened independently of one another with a respective shaft in a bone end and which can be moved in an articulation plane fro... | 07/23/2002 |
| 6386877 | Implant for holding and/or forming a dental prosthesis or artificial finger joint The implant (11) has an anchoring part (15) with an axis (13), a generally cylindrical section and a peripheral surface (21). The latter is provided, in the generally cylindrical section, with protuberances (27) which are distributed around the axis (13).... | 05/14/2002 |
| 6383223 | Endoprosthesis for a joint, especially a finger, toe or wrist joint In an endoprosthesis (11h) for a joint, the two interacting joint parts (15h, 16h) are joined by a cord-type connection piece (21h), which is attached in the vicinity of the body axis (M2h, M2h') of the convex condyle (15h) and extends through a longitudi... | 05/07/2002 |
| 6352560 | Joint prosthesis The joint prosthesis includes a first part with a cylindrical socket and a second part with a cylindrical head. The cylindrical head and socket are of complementary form, in such a manner that together they are able to form a linear hinge. The cylindrical... | 03/05/2002 |
| 6342076 | Prosthetic device for joints In a prosthetic device for joints for implantation in humans and animals, a joint body is arranged between two fixing elements which are intended to be connected to adjoining bone parts. The joint body includes at least one essentially helical spring, and... | 01/29/2002 |
| 6159247 | Metacarpal-phalangeal joint replacement A joint prosthesis for replacement of the metacarpal-phalangeal (MP) joint (19) of a human finger which includes a metacarpal element (13) with a stem (15) for reception into the medullary cavity of the metacarpal bone (11) and a generally ball-shaped art... | 12/12/2000 |
| 6113640 | Reconstructive bioabsorbable joint prosthesis A cylindrical, fibrous, porous joint spacer is provided, having excellent properties, flexibility of formation, and operability, which is intended to be implanted as a prosthesis between bones to be joined together. The joint spacer of the present inventi... | 09/05/2000 |
| 6093522 | Processing of lithographic printing plate precursors A wash liquor for use in the decoating of a silver halide diffusion transfer printing plate comprises an aqueous solution containing at least one organic or inorganic acid salt, such as the silicate, metasilicate, tartrate, citrate, hydroxycarboxylate, bo... | 07/25/2000 |
| 6083522 | Devices for tissue repair and methods for preparation and use thereof Disclosed herein are uniformly shaped swellable devices comprising polymeric materials, as well as apparatuses and processes for their manufacture. In one embodiment, the present invention relates to load bearing implant devices for use in tissue repair. ... | 07/04/2000 |
| 6059832 | Prosthetic wrist implants, instruments, and related methods of implantation Prosthetic wrist implants, instruments, and methods for implanting the wrist implant. A prosthetic wrist implant is disposed between a patient's radius and carpal complex bones. It includes a radial implant component having an elongated concave articulate... | 05/09/2000 |
