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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...
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7572298 |
Implantable medical devices and methods for making same
An implantable medical device is disclosed. The device is fabricated at least in part from a biocompatible, biodegradable composition. The composition is composed of a biocompatible, biodegradable...
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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...
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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....
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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7041138 |
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...
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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...
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7005135 |
Glass scaffolds with controlled resorption rates and methods for making same
The present invention relates to resorbable glass scaffolds for use in biological applications and methods for making same. Specifically, these scaffolds are composed of phosphate glass fibers,...
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6936051 |
Multilock anterior cervical plating system
Anatomically contoured anterior cervical plates with bone ingrowth surfaces, providing for intersegmental compressive preloading, and a rigid and locked interface to all of the bone screws, with...
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6916321 |
Self-tapping resorbable two-piece bone screw
An orthopedic interference screw has a hard, self-threading front section and a bioabsorbable rear section. The two sections are conjoined and threaded such that the hard front section cuts threads...
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6916320 |
Anterior cervical plate system
Anatomically contoured anterior cervical plates with bone ingrowth surfaces, providing for intersegmental compressive preloading, and a rigid and locked interface to all of the bone screws, with...
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6863671 |
Biodegradable fixation element
A biodegradable fixation element is provided for anchoring a transplant on bone. A rigid body is made of a biodegradable material, said body having an outer side and a hollow interior surrounded by...
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6846313 |
One-piece biocompatible absorbable rivet and pin for use in surgical procedures
A bioabsorbable rivet and pin fastener is formed as an elongated unit that may be used for anchoring, or for attachment of a fixation plate. The rivet has a head mechanically connected to two or...
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6786910 |
Completely resorbable connective tissue distraction devices and techniques
One aspect of the present invention is a connective tissue distraction device comprising: a first transmitting structure for transmitting force to a first tissue region and a second transmitting...
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6747121 |
Poly(L-lactide-co-glycolide) copolymers, methods for making and using same, and devices containing same
The present invention relates in general to implantable, resorbable copolymers containing L-lactide and glycolide repeat units, and in particular to terpolymers containing L-lactide, glycolide, and...
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6733503 |
Method for coating medical implants
The present invention relates to a method for coating a medical implant, wherein the implant is submersed in an aqueous solution of magnesium, calcium and phosphate ions through which a gaseous...
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6716957 |
Bioabsorbable materials and medical devices made therefrom
A bioabsorbable material such as a terpolymer of poly-(L-lactide/D-lactide/glycolide). The material may consist of 85 molar percent L-lactide, 5 molar percent D-lactide, and 10 molar percent...
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6709437 |
Bone alignment and fixation device and installation method, using bowed strut attachment structure
A clip to interconnect primary and secondary bone zones having edges, comprising in a first tab to extend over a surface of the secondary bone zone, above a level defined by that surface, and an...
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6692497 |
Bioabsorbable, deformable fixation plate
The present invention relates generally to body tissue fixation systems, including body tissue fixation hardware comprising biocompatible, bioabsorbable (resorbable) thermoplastic plates, and...
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6652585 |
Flexible spine stabilization system
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...
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6632503 |
Biodegradable and bioabsorbable implant material and method for adjusting shape thereof
This invention provides a biodegradable and bioabsorbable implant material having a high mechanical strength wherein its shape after deformation within ordinary temperature range can be fixed and...
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6623492 |
Tissue fastener
A tissue fastener comprises a shaft having a member disposed thereon for lodging the shaft within the tissue, the shaft having a region that is relatively flexible to render a tissue engaging head...
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6623487 |
Temperature sensitive surgical fastener
A temperature sensitive fastener is formed by extruding, then pulforming and then machining the fastener. The pulforming forms uniaxial longitudinal stress in the fastener. The fastener has a head...
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6607548 |
Resorbable polymer compositions
A novel polymer composition is provided which includes a base material including a biodegradable polymer or copolymer, and a copolymer additive including one or more monomers imparting a tensile...
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6547792 |
Bone fixing pin
A bone fixing pin comprising a pin body section ( 2 ) consisting of poly-L-lactic acid and a metallic perforating section ( 3 ) joined to the pin body section ( 2 ) and having a drill ( 4 ) at a...
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6521264 |
Method for preparing a biomaterial based on hydroxyapatite, resulting biomaterial and surgical or dental use
A solid powder product with a Ca/P ratio of between 1.40 and 1.90 is prepared from tricalcium phosphate and tetracalcium phosphate. An aqueous solution containing calcium ions and phosphate ions...
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6506192 |
Allograft bone fixation screw
A sterile allograft bone screw comprising a screw shank with a uniform diameter threaded portion, an unthreaded portion with a outwardly tapered conical portion and a rectangularly shaped driving...
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6503252 |
Bone screw, method for producing the threads thereof and drill for drilling holes therefor
The present invention relates to a bone screw, a method for producing the threads of the bone screw and a drill for drilling holes therefor. The bone screw is adapted for implants for fixation of...
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6498229 |
Direct synthesis of segmented glycolide copolymers and crystalline materials therefrom
The present invention is directed to a method for the direct, one-step synthesis of crystalline segmented glycolide copolymers having less than 80 percent glycolide-based sequences in the...
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6497901 |
Resorbable matrices for delivery of bioactive compounds
This invention relates generally to the production and use of inorganic-conditioning agent complexes for the controlled release of compounds including medicinals. Advantageously, the inorganic used...
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6471707 |
Bone screw having bioresorbable proximal shaft portion
A fixation device, such as a bone screw, includes a bioresorbable proximal shaft portion and a non-bioresorbable distal threaded portion. In one aspect, the shaft portion is provided with a...
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6447515 |
Bioresorbable implant for fracture fixation
The present invention contemplates use of a resorbable ceramic or other material inserted into a special container, the outer dimensions of which may be adjusted during insertion to provide firm...
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6423069 |
Orthopedic system having detachable bone anchors
The present invention provides an improved orthopedic system in which the part of the device that attaches to the bone is detachable from the parts of the device which provide the bone...
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6332884 |
Two phase thermally deformable biocompatible absorbable polymer matrix for use in medical devices
An absorbable biocompatible polymeric matrix is described. The matrix has a continuous phase that is preferably amorphous. The matrix also has a disperse phase of low melting biocompatible material...
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6316523 |
Adhesive composition for surgical use
An adhesive composition for surgical use including an α-cyanoacrylate adhesive composition with a polymer characteristic for biodegrading and bioabsorbing the adhesive into the body of a living...
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6311690 |
Bone repair material and delayed drug delivery system
A process and product comprising collagen and demineralized bone particles. The product may contain a maximum of 20% by weight inorganic materials. The product may densified by compression....
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6293950 |
Resorbable pin systems
Bioresorbable pin systems useful for the reduction of bone fragments and for fixing bioresorbable membranes to a bone are provided, particularly pins having a detachable handle and a pre-fabricated...
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6241732 |
Biocompatible absorbable rivets and pins for use in surgical procedures
A bioabsorbable rivet and pin fastening device that may be used for attachment of a fixation plate to bone is described herein. The rivet having a head that is mechanically connected to two or more...
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6235869 |
Absorbable polymers and surgical articles fabricated therefrom
Synthetic absorbable medical devices made totally or in part from a random polymer comprising glycolide, lactide, trimethylene carbonate, and caprolactone are provided. The polymer can be...
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6228954 |
Blends of glycolide and/or lactide polymers and caprolactone and/or trimethylene carbonate polymers and absorabable surgical devices made therefrom
Polymer blends of glycolide and/or lactide homopolymer and/or glycolide/lactide copolymer and polycaprolactone and/or polytrimethylene carbonate homopolymer or copolymers thereof and absorbable...
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6221075 |
Bioabsorbable, deformable fixation plate
The present invention relates generally to body tissue fixation systems, including body tissue fixation hardware comprising biocompatible, bioabsorbable (resorbable) thermoplastic plates, and...
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6214008 |
Biodegradable osteosynthesis implant
An osteosynthetic implant for a mechanical connection of fractured elements, made of a polymeric biodegradable base material, for use in reconstructive osteosynthesis. An active ingredient assists...
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6200323 |
Bone depth resection guide and method
A gauge for measuring bone thickness includes an elongated pin for insertion into a bore through a bone section. The pin has a length sufficient to span the entire bone section with a distal tip...
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6200318 |
Kit for sternum fixation in chest surgery
A tool kit for use in the inducement of the reconstitution and healing of the sternum after an operation on a patient in the chest region in which during the operation the sternum is cut into two...
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6187369 |
Hydrophilic substrates and method of making same
A substrate is rendered highly lubricious and wettable, by treating the substrate so that it becomes amine-functionalized, and chemically joining an aldonic acid to amine groups on the substrate....
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