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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8075562 | Controlled release of biopharmaceutical growth factors from hydroxyapatite coating on bioresorbable interference screws used in cruciate ligament reconstruction surgery Controlled release of biopharmaceutical growth factors from a hydroxyapatite coating on a bioresorbable interference screw used in cruciate ligament reconstruction surgery on a human. Biologically active scaffolds, such as interference bone screws used for ligament ... | 12/13/2011 |
| 7875063 | Tissue repair device and apparatus and method for fabricating same A method for fabricating a device for repairing torn tissue or muscle such as the meniscus of the knee. The device includes a pair of anchoring members having a plurality of barb-like projections extending outwardly therefrom. The anchoring members are joined by a f... | 01/25/2011 |
| 7824434 | Self foreshortening fastener Disclosed is a fastener that can be mounted to a bone of a patient and can foreshorten and swell of a desired period of time. The fastener can include a head portion and a body portion extending from the head portion. At least one of the head portion and the body po... | 11/02/2010 |
| 7819906 | Method for arthroscopic meniscal repair A surgical rivet device for the repair of torn menisci and other intra-articular bodily tissues is disclosed in which the device comprises a shaft, projecting fins and a penetration head at one end and a wide rear portion. The device is inserted by a driving mechani... | 10/26/2010 |
| 7713272 | Bioabsorbable coatings of surgical devices Bioabsorbable coatings for bioabsorbable implantable medical devices having dragging or engagement surfaces. The coatings on a surface of the devices reduce device drag. ... | 05/11/2010 |
| 7588594 | Tissue repair device and apparatus and method for fabricating same A method for fabricating a device for repairing torn tissue or muscle such as the meniscus of the knee. The device includes a pair of anchoring members having a plurality of barb-like projections extending outwardly therefrom. The anchoring members are joined by a f... | 09/15/2009 |
| 7378144 | Oriented polymer implantable device and process for making same A device is formed by the process into a bone screw or fastener, wherein the head has a degree of polymer alignment and strength, and wherein the shank has a higher degree of polymer alignment and strength. In practice of the present invention, the polymer slug is p... | 05/27/2008 |
| 7368124 | Method of preparation of bioabsorbable porous reinforced tissue implants and implants thereof A biocompatible tissue implant is disclosed. The tissue implant may be bioabsorbable, and is made from a biocompatible polymeric foam. The tissue implant also includes a biocompatible reinforcement member. The polymeric foam and the reinforcement member are soluble ... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7361182 | Medical lancet One of aspects of the present invention is to provide a medical lancet, which includes a first ascending region, a descending region, and a second ascending region subsequently and integrally formed of biodegradable material. Those regions extend from a point of the... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7357810 | High strength suture with absorbable core and suture anchor combination A novel high tensile strength semi-absorbable composite suture with minimized non-absorbable mass. The suture has a core made from a bioabsorbable polymer. The core is covered by a braided sheath. The braided sheath is made from an absorbable yarn and a bioabsorbabl... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7351243 | High strength bioresorbables containing poly-glycolic acid Polymer compositions comprising poly-glycolic acid (PGA) or a functional derivative thereof with a tensile strength of at least 1200 MPa are disclosed. Processes suitable for manufacturing said compositions are also described, comprising rendering PGA into an amorph... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7329271 | High strength suture with absorbable core A novel high tensile strength semi-absorbable composite suture with minimized non-absorbable mass. The suture has a core made from a bioabsorbable polymer. The core is covered by a braided sheath. The braided sheath is made from an absorbable yarn and a bioabsorbabl... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7326249 | Flexible spine stabilization systems A spine stabilization system includes a flexible member attachable to a portion of the spinal column. The member includes components that are oriented and function similar to the natural fiber orientation of the anterior longitudinal ligament and annulus tissue. The... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7320701 | Push-in suture anchor, insertion tool, and method for inserting a push-in suture anchor A toggling suture anchor, insertion tool, and method for anchoring at least one suture thread to a bone are provided. The toggling suture anchor is anchored by operation of the insertion tool, the suture anchor including a shaft having a longitudinal axis, a distal ... | 01/22/2008 |
| 7321008 | Bioabsorbable branched polymers end-capped with diketene acetals Star polymers of soft segment forming monomers are useful in forming surgical devices. The star polymers can be endcapped with diketene acetals, mixed with a filler and/or cross-linked. The polymer compositions are useful, for example, as fiber coatings, surgical ad... | 01/22/2008 |
| 7273497 | Methods for treating a defect in the annulus fibrosis Methods and apparatus for treating disc herniation provide a conformable device which assumes a first shape associated with insertion and a second shape or expanded shape to occlude the defect which typically follows partial discectomy. The device may take different... | 09/25/2007 |
| 7235079 | Composite bone fasteners Systems, including apparatus, methods, and kits, with composite bone fasteners for fixing bones. The composite bone fasteners include an inner member or core for engagement with a driver and a bioresorbable outer member or sheath for threaded engagement with bone. | 06/26/2007 |
| 7226482 | Multipiece allograft implant An allogenic implant for use in intervertebral fusion is formed from two parts. The first part, composed of cortical bone, provides mechanical strength to the implant, allowing the proper distance between the vertebrae being treated to be maintained. The second part... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7226468 | Barbed bodily tissue connector A barbed tissue connector is disclosed for use in closing a body wound. The connector includes an elongated body and a pointed end to facilitate insertion of the connector into tissue. A plurality of closely-spaced barbs are disposed on the body from the pointed end... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7217290 | Surgical devices containing a heat bondable material with a therapeutic agent Surgical devices such as implants or suture fastenings are assembled from a plurality of discrete components, one of which components includes a heat bondable plastic material for bonding the components together. At least two components are bonded to each other by t... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7211088 | Bioabsorbable tissue tack with oval-shaped head and method of tissue fixation using the same A bioabsorbable, cannulated tissue tack having an oblong head is used in sutureless soft tissue fixation to bone, particularly in arthroscopic shoulder surgery. A plurality of ribs are formed along the shaft of the tack. Repair of the glenohumeral joint is performed... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7172593 | Non-metallic implant devices and intra-operative methods for assembly and fixation This invention relates to orthopedic implants and to methods of treating bone defects. More specifically, but not exclusively, the present invention is directed to non-metallic implants and to methods for intra-operative assembly and fixation of orthopedic implants ... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7172606 | Soft tissue repair material fixation apparatus and method An apparatus for use in affixing material to a location under repair includes a material retention member and an anchor. The anchor is configured to be inserted into a cavity in bone tissue, the anchor having a first end and a second end. The anchor also includes on... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7135025 | Surgical implant A surgical implant made of a polymer, copolymer, polymer mixture or polymer composite that dissolves in the organ system. The manufacturing material is dyed with the coloring agent D&C Violet No. 2 or D&C Green No. 6. Preferably, the amount of the coloring agent is ... | 11/14/2006 |
| 7122037 | Bone fracture fastener and material for production thereof A fastener for the treatment of fractures and the materials for production thereof. The fastener having a head with a contact portion for an installation tool and an attaching part having a treaded portion. The threads of the threaded portion are 5 to 20 % of the he... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7115146 | Multipiece implants formed of bone material The present invention relates to an implant comprising two or more bone fragments that are combined to form a single unit. Cancellous bone or cortical bone is removed from a source and fashioned into bone components with desirable shapes and sizes. The bone componen... | 10/03/2006 |
| 7112417 | Foam composite for the repair or regeneration of tissue The present patent describes a biocompatible composite made of a first fibrous layer attached to a three-dimensional inter-connected open cell porous foams that have a gradient in composition and/or microstructure through one or more directions. These composites can... | 09/26/2006 |
| 7108716 | Stent-graft with bioabsorbable structural support The invention relates to a stent-graft with a bioabsorbable structure and a permanent graft for luminal support and ‘treatment of arterial fistulas, occlusive disease, and aneurysms. The bioabsorbable structure is formed from braided filaments of materials such as... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7108820 | Resin molded article and production method thereof A resin molded article and a production method thereof, including the processes of heat-molding a molding material containing a biodegradable resin and a reinforcing fiber or a biodegradable resin, a reinforcing fiber after controlling a water content thereof, or no... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7097907 | Bioabsorbable branched polymers containing units derived from dioxanone and medical/surgical devices manufactured therefrom Star polymers of soft segment forming monomers are useful in forming surgical devices. The star polymers can be endcapped with isocyanate, mixed with a filler and/or cross-linked. The polymer compositions are useful, for example, as fiber coatings, surgical adhesive... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7087082 | Bone implants with central chambers A bone fusion implant for repair or replacement of bone includes a hollow body formed from at least two bone fragments which are configured and dimensioned for mutual engagement and which are coupled together. The hollow body may be formed of autograft, allograft, o... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7081161 | Biocompatible cement containing reactive calcium phosphate nanoparticles and methods for making and using cement A cement powder is disclosed that contains reactive tricalcium phosphate nanoparticles and other ingredients required to form a cementous material. Methods of making the reactive tricalcium phosphate nanoparticles, the cement powder, the cement paste, and cured ceme... | 07/25/2006 |
| 7081126 | Self-locking suture anchor A tissue anchor having a length of filament held so that an applied force greater than a threshold force will cause the filament to move longitudinally, while an applied force less than the threshold force will not move the filament, and methods of attaching soft, t... | 07/25/2006 |
| 7077866 | Resorbable interbody spinal fusion devices A resorbable interbody fusion device for use in spinal fixation is disclosed. The device is composed of 25–100% bioresorbable or resorbable material. The interbody fusion device of the invention can be in any convenient form, such as a wedge, screw or cage. Prefer... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7074203 | Bone anchor and deployment device therefor A rivet-like bone anchor has a floating washer at its head that can adapt to an angled bone surface and, thereby, better secure a tissue thereto. The anchor includes a rivet, an expandable sleeve, and a washer. The rivet includes a head and an elongate body having p... | 07/11/2006 |
| 7069087 | Apparatus and method for accessing and performing a function within an intervertebral disc Apparatus and methods are disclosed for accessing the interior of an intervertebral disc to perform a function within the disc. One such apparatus comprises a catheter having a lumen; and a guide wire having a distal portion and a proximal portion, and configured to... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7063701 | Screws of cortical bone having a trailing end configured to cooperatively engage an implant A screw formed of cortical bone for use in the human body with an implant having a screw hole for receiving at least a portion of a screw therethrough, includes a shaft with a thread along at least a portion of its length. The thread has an outer diameter dimensione... | 06/20/2006 |
| 7056331 | Suture method A method for joining and holding closed a wound in bodily tissue, fastening junctions of wounds, tying off wounds, joining a foreign element to tissue, and altering the position of tissue using a barbed suture including sharp pointed ends. Each end of the suture inc... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7052517 | Delivery device for biological composites and method of preparation thereof An apparatus for the delivery of a biological composite and a method, kit, and system for preparing a biological composite is described herein. The biological composite includes both inorganic and biological materials. ... | 05/30/2006 |
| 7045116 | Treatment of osteomyelitis with radiopharmaceuticals This invention relates to medical uses of radiopharmaceuticals. Specifically, the present invention relates to the use of radiopharmaceuticals to treat osteomyelitis. The present invention provides improved system and methods of for the direct delivery of radiopharm... | 05/16/2006 |
