Biomet Limited
119Patents
1Active
119Granted
45Portfolio score
Filing activity: Aug 10, 1981 → Jan 12, 2017
Most-cited patents
| Patent | Title | Area | Cited by | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US6387113B1 | Method and apparatus for repairing a torn meniscus | Human Necessities | 2,091 | Expired |
| US6022352A | Bone fixation screw system | Human Necessities | 1,918 | Expired |
| US5732821A | System for sterilizing medical devices | Human Necessities | 1,458 | Expired |
| US5203787A | Suture retaining arrangement | Human Necessities | 841 | Expired |
| US5980558A | Suture anchor system | Human Necessities | 579 | Expired |
| US4501266A | Knee distraction device | Human Necessities | 527 | Expired |
| US5470354A | Force sensing apparatus and method for orthopaedic joint reconstruction | Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies | 440 | Expired |
| US6569186B1 | Soft tissue screw and fixation device | Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies | 418 | Expired |
| US5885298A | Patellar clamp and reamer with adjustable stop | Human Necessities | 392 | Expired |
| US6471707B1 | Bone screw having bioresorbable proximal shaft portion | Human Necessities | 324 | Expired |
| US6402757B1 | Cannulated fastener system for repair of bone fracture | Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies | 324 | Expired |
| US6364910B1 | Method and apparatus for use of a glenoid component | Human Necessities | 321 | Expired |
| US5330534A | Knee joint prosthesis with interchangeable components | Human Necessities | 300 | Expired |
| US5342366A | Surgical instruments for hip revision | Human Necessities | 285 | Expired |
| US6165223A | Floating bearing knee joint prosthesis with a fixed tibial post | Human Necessities | 282 | Expired |
| US6905513B1 | Knee prosthesis with graft ligaments | Human Necessities | 276 | Expired |
| US5997542A | Surgical wire assembly and method of use | Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies | 270 | Expired |
| US6494914B2 | Unicondylar femoral prosthesis and instruments | Human Necessities | 258 | Expired |
| US6827722B1 | Method and apparatus for use of a guide wire capturing surgical instrument | Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies | 257 | Expired |
| US6589283B1 | Elongated femoral component | Human Necessities | 254 | Expired |
| US5993452A | Cerclage system | Human Necessities | 252 | Expired |
| US5792143A | Neck length measuring device and method of using same for implanting a hip prosthesis | Human Necessities | 235 | Expired |
| US5800551A | Apparatus and method for shoulder arthroplasty | Human Necessities | 233 | Expired |
| US4911153A | Orthopedic surgical instrument | Human Necessities | 226 | Expired |
| US6783549B1 | Modular humeral head resurfacing system | Human Necessities | 224 | Expired |
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Counts and citation impact are objective bibliographic measures.