Resorption-controlled compression devices and processes for making and using the same
US12023068B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 2, 2022 |
| Grant date | Jul 2, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 31, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/681
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A medical device can include a first anchor for attachment to a first bone fragment and a second anchor for attachment to a second bone fragment. The second anchor attachment can be coupled to the first anchor via a compression element between the first anchor and the second anchor. The medical device can include a resorbable element maintaining the first anchor and the second anchor at a first distance. The resorbable element can be configured to at least partially resorb after insertion into a patient. After the resorbable element is at least partially resorbed, the compression element forces the first anchor and/or the second anchor to translate such that the first anchor and the second anchor are at a second distance, thereby compressing the first bone fragment and the second bone fragment.
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