Prosthesis (i.e. – artificial body members) – parts thereof – or ai – Implantable prosthesis – Meniscus
Reexamination Certificate
2011-01-18
2011-01-18
Snow, Bruce E (Department: 3738)
Prosthesis (i.e., artificial body members), parts thereof, or ai
Implantable prosthesis
Meniscus
C623S023760
Reexamination Certificate
active
07871440
ABSTRACT:
Unitary surgical devices (10) are disclosed. One group of the illustrated devices has a pair of biocompatible, bioresorbable anchors (16,18) connected to fixed lengths suture. The anchors (16,18) and fixed length of suture are connected to each other prior to surgery. Another group of unitary surgical devices has a pair of fixating mechanisms (15,17) connected to a base (21) prior to surgery. The second group of illustrated devices generally includes extracellular matrix material either as part of the base (21) or supported on the base (21). The extracellular matrix material serves as tissue regenerating material. In the second group of unitary surgical devices, the fixating mechanisms illustrated generally comprise suture, anchors or pre-formed holes in the base. All of the illustrated unitary surgical devices are useful in repairing a damaged meniscus. The first group of unitary surgical devices can be used to approximate inner surfaces of a tear in the meniscus. The second group of devices can be used either as an insert to be placed between and approximated to the inner surfaces of the tear or as an insert to replace a void in the meniscus left after a meniscectomy.
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Malaviya Prasanna
Pelo Mark Joseph
Plouhar Pamela Lynn
Schwartz Herbert E.
Singla Amit K.
Depuy Products, Inc.
Snow Bruce E
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