Interphalangeal fusion pin

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2006-05-09

2006-05-09

Philogene, Pedro (Department: 3732)

Surgery

Instruments

Orthopedic instrumentation

C606S077000, C623S021110, C623S021190

Reexamination Certificate

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07041106

ABSTRACT:
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 substantially elongated member comprised of a resorbable material, such as, but not limited to polylactic acid, polyglycolic acid, and combinations thereof. The member has a first end portion, a middle portion, and second end portion spaced and opposed from the first end portion. The middle portion has a curvature such that an angle is formed between the first end portion and the second end portion, wherein the angle is substantially anatomically correct with respect to the particular joint, such as the proximal interphalangeal joint.

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