Implant with supported helical members

US10856999B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Institute for Musculoskeletal Science and Education, Ltd. · US

Inventors

• Sean S. Bishop · Malvern, US
• Christopher J. Ryan · Belle Bridge, US
• Edward J. McShane, III · Collegeville, US
• Megan A. Stauffer · Wayne, US
• Joseph M. Nyahay · Eagleville, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Feb 25, 2019
• Grant date: Dec 8, 2020
• Expiry date: Feb 25, 2039

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61F2002/4629
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

An implant including a peripheral frame portion defining a periphery of the body; a first helical bone contacting member attached to the body and disposed within the superior half of the implant; and a second helical bone contacting member attached to the body and disposed within the superior half of the implant. The implant also includes a first support member extending inwardly of the bone contacting member into a central region of the implant; and a second support member extending inwardly of the bone contacting members. The first support member and the second support member are substantially U-shaped and are connected to one another at the bottoms of the two U-shapes in the central region.