Joint repair augmentation
US12156647B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 9, 2021 |
| Grant date | Dec 3, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 16, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2002/3069
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Disclosed herein is a kit for augmenting a primary repair construct in an articulating joint. The kit includes a flexible member, a first implant that fixes a first end of the flexible member in a first bone adjacent to the primary repair construct and a second implant that may selectively couple to the flexible member, and thereby fix a second end of the flexible member in a second bone adjacent to the primary repair construct. The kit also includes a tension adjusting construct that may operatively couple to the flexible member and controllable adjust a tension on the flexible member disposed between the first and second implant, the tension adjustable so as to define an angle of joint articulation at which the flexible member changes from being passive to augment the primary repair construct.
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