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Graft fixation device combination
Assignee: DePuy Mitek LLC
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Filing: 2000-03-27
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Granted: 2002-12-24
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Expires: 2020-03-27
Abstract
Abstract A graft fixation device combination. The device is useful for affixing a tissue graft to a bone or other body surface. The combination has a fixation device having two implantation members connected by a connecting member. The implantation members have longitudinal passageways therethrough. The combination also has an insertion member in engagement with the distal end of each implantation member.
Inventors
- 👤 Steven M. Bowman
- 👤 Victor F. Janas
- 👤 Kevor S. Tenhuisen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 19:59
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B17/04; A61B17/0401; A61B17/064; A61B17/0642; A61B17/068; A61B17/56; A61B17/58; A61B17/88; A61B17/92; A61B2017/00004; A61B2017/0409; A61B2017/0412; A61B2017/0419; A61B2017/0427; A61B2017/0445; A61B2017/0646; A61B2017/0647; A61F; A61F2/00; A61F2/02; A61F2/28; A61F2/2846
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
144 words
A graft fixation device comprising the combination of: I. A fixation device comprising: a first implantation member, said implantation member having a longitudinal axis, a proximal end, a distal end, an outer surface, and a longitudinal passage therethrough; a second implantation member, said implantation member having a longitudinal axis, a proximal end, a distal end, an outer surface, and a longitudinal passage therethrough; a connecting member connecting the first and second implantation members, the connecting member having a central section, a first end extending from the first implantation member and a second end extending from the second implantation member; and, II. A pair of insertion devices, each insertion device, comprising: a member having a proximal end, a distal tapered end and a longitudinal passage therethrough, wherein the distal end of each implantation member is in engagement with the proximal end of an insertion device.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
144 words
A graft fixation device comprising the combination of: I. A fixation device comprising: a first implantation member, said implantation member having a longitudinal axis, a proximal end, a distal end, an outer surface, and a longitudinal passage therethrough; a second implantation member, said implantation member having a longitudinal axis, a proximal end, a distal end, an outer surface, and a longitudinal passage therethrough; a connecting member connecting the first and second implantation members, the connecting member having a central section, a first end extending from the first implantation member and a second end extending from the second implantation member; and, II. A pair of insertion devices, each insertion device, comprising: a member having a proximal end, a distal tapered end and a longitudinal passage therethrough, wherein the distal end of each implantation member is in engagement with the proximal end of an insertion device.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
The device of claim 1 , wherein the implantation members have a series of ridges extending from the outer surfaces thereof.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
48 words
The device of claim 1 , wherein the connecting member is shaped into a configuration having a central section and rod members, wherein the rod members are substantially parallel to the longitudinal axes of the implantation members, and the central section is substantially perpendicular to the rod members.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
14 words
The device of claim 1 , wherein the connecting member has a semi-circular configuration.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
30 words
The device of claim 1 , additionally comprising a frustoconical end extending from the distal end of the first implantation member and the distal end of the second implantation member.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
14 words
The device of claim 1 , wherein the implantation members have a cylindrical configuration.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
37 words
The device of claim 1 wherein the insertion member comprises a bioabsorbable material selected from the group consisting of polylactic acid, polyglycolic acid, tricalcium phosphate, calcium phosphate, tetracalcium phosphate and hydroxyapatite, and copolymers, mixtures and blends thereof.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
25 words
The device of claim 1 wherein the insertion member comprises a biocompatible material selected from the group consisting of titanium, stainless steel, ceramic, and Nitinol.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
13 words
The device of claim 1 wherein the fixation device comprises a bioabsorbable polymer.
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