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Surgical anchor and package and cartridge for surgical anchor
Assignee: Linvatec Corp
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Filing: 1996-09-10
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Granted: 1998-04-21
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Expires: 2016-09-10
Abstract
Abstract A cartridge for holding a generally cylindrical surgical fastener in position for ease of handling, comprising a holder having a surface for grasping by a user, the holder having a cup-shaped surface for engagement with the surgical fastener and for fixing the fastener in position on the holder and a threading loop extending from the holder for extending through an aperture in the surgical fastener. A combination, preferably provided as a sterile packaged unit includes the cartridge and the surgical fastener and may also include the suture and a surgical fastener emplacement tool.
Inventors
- 👤 Lehmann K. Li
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 05:04
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B17/04; A61B17/0401; A61B17/0485; A61B2017/0412; A61B2017/0414; A61B2017/042; A61B2017/0422; A61B2017/0424; A61B17/0469; A61B2017/0479; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S606/00; Y10S606/916
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 42
Claim 1
Independent Claim
63 words
A cartridge for holding a surgical fastener in position for ease of handling, comprising: a holder having a surface for grasping by a user, the holder having a concave surface for engagement with the surgical fastener and for fixing the fastener in position on the holder; and a threading loop extending from the holder for extending through an aperture in the surgical fastener.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
63 words
A cartridge for holding a surgical fastener in position for ease of handling, comprising: a holder having a surface for grasping by a user, the holder having a concave surface for engagement with the surgical fastener and for fixing the fastener in position on the holder; and a threading loop extending from the holder for extending through an aperture in the surgical fastener.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
The cartridge of claim 1, wherein the holder comprises a member having two projecting portions, each of which has a concave surface for engaging the fastener.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
The cartridge of claim 2 wherein the surgical fastener is generally cylindrical and each concave surface is cup-shaped.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
46 words
The cartridge of claim 1, wherein the holder comprises a generally E-shaped member having three projecting portions, two of said projecting portions having a concave surface for engaging the fastener, two recesses being formed between the projections, the threading loop extending from one of said recesses.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
26 words
The cartridge of claim 1, further comprising a surgical fastener engaged by said holder with the threading loop disposed through said aperture in the surgical fastener.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
148 words
The cartridge of claim 5, wherein the surgical fastener comprises a cylindrical member, a rod disposed through the cylindrical member, the rod having a flared end, an engaging member adjacent the flared end for engagement with sidewalls of a bore in a bio-organic medium, the rod being disposed through the engaging member, the engaging member being disposed between the flared end of the rod and the cylindrical member, the rod further having an end extending from an opposite end of the cylindrical member for engagement by an emplacement tool for the surgical fastener, a frangible connection being disposed in the rod such that once a predetermined amount of tensile force has been applied by the emplacement tool, the frangible connection breaks, separating the engaging member from the cylindrical member with a portion of the rod disposed in the engaging member and another portion disposed in the cylindrical member.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
32 words
The cartridge of claim 6, wherein the engaging member includes a plurality of longitudinally extending fingers for radial outward extension into a bore in a medium upon actuation by an emplacement tool.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
40 words
The cartridge of claim 6, further wherein the rod has an aperture for receiving a suture, the aperture disposed distally of said frangible connection so that the aperture is in the portion of the rod disposed in the engaging member.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
14 words
The cartridge of claim 8, further comprising a suture disposed through said threading loop.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
16 words
The cartridge of claim 6, wherein the frangible connection comprises a weakened portion of the rod.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
34 words
The cartridge of claim 10, wherein the frangible connection comprises a groove formed circumferentially in the rod to weaken the rod so that the rod breaks at a predetermined tensile force in the rod.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
15 words
The cartridge of claim 1, wherein the threading loop comprises a loop of spring wire.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
86 words
A combination comprising: a cartridge for holding a surgical fastener in position for ease of handling, the cartridge comprising: a holder having a surface for grasping by a user, the holder having a surface for engagement with the surgical fastener and for fixing the fastener in position on the holder; a threading loop extending from the holder for extending through an aperture in the surgical fastener; and a surgical fastener engaged by said holder with the threading loop disposed through the aperture in the surgical fastener.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
86 words
A combination comprising: a cartridge for holding a surgical fastener in position for ease of handling, the cartridge comprising: a holder having a surface for grasping by a user, the holder having a surface for engagement with the surgical fastener and for fixing the fastener in position on the holder; a threading loop extending from the holder for extending through an aperture in the surgical fastener; and a surgical fastener engaged by said holder with the threading loop disposed through the aperture in the surgical fastener.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
19 words
The combination of claim 13, further comprising a sterile package in which the holder and surgical fastener are provided.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
13 words
The combination of claim 14, further comprising a suture provided in said package.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
14 words
The combination of claim 15, wherein the suture is threaded through the threading loop.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
26 words
The combination of claim 13, wherein the holder comprises a member having two projecting portions, each of which has a concave surface for engaging the fastener.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
46 words
The combination of claim 13, wherein the holder comprises a generally E-shaped member having three projecting portions, two of said projecting portions having a concave surface for engaging the fastener, two recesses being formed between the projections, the threading loop extending from one of said recesses.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
148 words
The combination of claim 13, wherein the surgical fastener comprises a cylindrical member, a rod disposed through the cylindrical member, the rod having a flared end, an engaging member adjacent the flared end for engagement with sidewalls of a bore in a bio-organic medium, the rod being disposed through the engaging member, the engaging member being disposed between the flared end of the rod and the cylindrical member, the rod further having an end extending from an opposite end of the cylindrical member for engagement by an emplacement tool for the surgical fastener, a frangible connection being disposed in the rod such that once a predetermined amount of tensile force has been applied by the emplacement tool, the frangible connection breaks, separating the engaging member from the cylindrical member with a portion of the rod disposed in the engaging member and another portion disposed in the cylindrical member.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
40 words
The combination of claim 19, further wherein the rod has an aperture for receiving a suture, the aperture disposed distally of said frangible connection so that the aperture is in the portion of the rod disposed in the engaging member.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
14 words
The combination of claim 20, further comprising a suture disposed through said threading loop.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
15 words
The combination of claim 13, wherein the threading loop comprises a loop of spring wire.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
16 words
The combination of claim 19, wherein the frangible connection comprises a weakened portion of the rod.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
34 words
The combination of claim 23, wherein the frangible connection comprises a groove formed circumferentially in the rod to weaken the rod so that the rod breaks at a predetermined tensile force in the rod.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
81 words
A combination comprising: a cartridge for holding a surgical fastener in position for ease of handling, the cartridge comprising: a holder having a surface for grasping by a user, the holder having a surface for engagement with the surgical fastener and for fixing the fastener in position on the holder; and a surgical fastener engaged by said holder and further wherein the holder comprises a member having two projecting portions, each of which has a cup-shaped surface for engaging the fastener.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
81 words
A combination comprising: a cartridge for holding a surgical fastener in position for ease of handling, the cartridge comprising: a holder having a surface for grasping by a user, the holder having a surface for engagement with the surgical fastener and for fixing the fastener in position on the holder; and a surgical fastener engaged by said holder and further wherein the holder comprises a member having two projecting portions, each of which has a cup-shaped surface for engaging the fastener.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
35 words
The combination of claim 25, further comprising: a threading loop extending from the holder for extending through an aperture in the surgical fastener; the threading loop being disposed through he aperture in the surgical fastener.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
19 words
The combination of claim 26, further comprising a sterile package in which the holder and surgical fastener are provided.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
13 words
The combination of claim 27, further comprising a suture provided in said package.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
14 words
The combination of claim 28, wherein the suture is threaded through the threading loop.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
17 words
The combination of claim 27, further comprising an emplacement tool for the surgical fastener in said package.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
46 words
The combination of claim 26, wherein the holder comprises a generally E-shaped member having three projecting portions, two of said projecting portions having a cup-shaped surface for engaging the fastener, two recesses being formed between the projections, the threading loop extending from one of said recesses.
Claim 35
Dependent Claim
14 words
The combination of claim 26, further comprising a suture disposed through said threading loop.
Claim 36
Dependent Claim
15 words
The combination of claim 26, wherein the threading loop comprises a loop of spring wire.
Claim 37
Dependent Claim
23 words
The combination of claim 25 wherein the surgical fastener is generally cylindrical and the holder surface for engagement with the fastener is cup-shaped.
Claim 38
Dependent Claim
148 words
The combination of claim 25, wherein the surgical fastener comprises a cylindrical member, a rod disposed through the cylindrical member, the rod having a flared end, an engaging member adjacent the flared end for engagement with sidewalls of a bore in a bio-organic medium, the rod being disposed through the engaging member, the engaging member being disposed between the flared end of the rod and the cylindrical member, the rod further having an end extending from an opposite end of the cylindrical member for engagement by an emplacement tool for the surgical fastener, a frangible connection being disposed in the rod such that once a predetermined amount of tensile force has been applied by the emplacement tool, the frangible connection breaks, separating the engaging member from the cylindrical member with a portion of the rod disposed in the engaging member and another portion disposed in the cylindrical member.
Claim 39
Dependent Claim
40 words
The combination of claim 35, further wherein the rod has an aperture for receiving a suture, the aperture disposed distally of said frangible connection so that the aperture is in the portion of the rod disposed in the engaging member.
Claim 40
Dependent Claim
16 words
The combination of claim 35, wherein the frangible connection comprises a weakened portion of the rod.
Claim 41
Dependent Claim
34 words
The combination of claim 37, wherein the frangible connection comprises a groove formed circumferentially in the rod to weaken the rod so that the rod breaks at a predetermined tensile force in the rod.
Claim 42
Dependent Claim
72 words
The combination of claim 35, wherein the engaging member comprises two cylindrical elements disposed coaxially about said rod, each having longitudinally extending fingers interdigitated with each other, the fingers being movable radially outwardly for penetration into and engagement with a bore in a medium into which the engaging member is to be secured by a force exerted on said rod which causes the two cylindrical elements to move relatively toward each other.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 2001-04-20 | 2001-10-20 | 2002-04-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2005-04-20 | 2005-10-20 | 2006-04-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2009-04-20 | 2009-10-20 | 2010-04-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |