Demineralized bone fiber implant compositions and methods for rotator cuff and ACL repair
US11660373B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 7, 2020 |
| Grant date | May 30, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 3, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2002/30235
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A composition and methods of making or use thereof include a plurality of fibers forming a shape for augmenting fixation of a bone screw, or the plurality of fibers form a shape having a peg portion and a sheet portion to augment tendon to bone repair. The physical presence of the plurality of fibers provides initial fixation, while the use of an osteoinductive material provides long term enhancement of bone formation around the site of the bone screw or the tendon to bone repair.
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