Bone implant having a mesh

US11369474B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.

Inventors

• Jeffrey L. Scifert · Arlington, US
• Rodney Ray Ballard · Lakeland, US
• Christopher M. Patterson · Olive Branch, US
• Scott M. Vickers · Hernando, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Jul 17, 2017
• Grant date: Jun 28, 2022
• Expiry date: Jul 17, 2037

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61F2002/2835
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

A kit for deploying a bone implant at a surgical site is provided. The kit comprises a first sleeve having an interior surface that defines a channel, and a second sleeve having an outer surface and an inner surface. The inner surface of the second sleeve defines an inner channel. The outer surface of the second sleeve is configured to slidably engage the interior surface of the channel of the first sleeve. A bone implant is also provided comprising a mesh material. The mesh material is disposed in a portion of the channel of the first sleeve or disposed in a portion of the inner channel of the second sleeve or disposed in both the portion of the channel of the first sleeve and the portion of the inner channel of the second sleeve.