Apparatus for use in grafting articular cartilage

Details Apparatus for use in grafting articular cartilage Apparatus for use in grafting articular cartilage

1999-03-23

2000-09-19

Willse, David H.

Prosthesis (i.e., artificial body members), parts thereof, or ai

Implantable prosthesis

Meniscus

424548, 623 1111, A61F 208

Patent

active

061205419

ABSTRACT:
A device is provided for retaining an articular cartilage graft within a cavity formed in cartilage. The device is a disk-shaped cap having a peripheral edge formed to be complementary with a wall of the cavity such that with the cap inserted into the cavity, it is secured in position in overlying relationship with the graft.

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patent: 5653756 (1997-08-01), Clarke et al.
patent: 5725580 (1998-03-01), Cloutier et al.

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