Ligament fixation system, implants, devices, and methods of use

US12161546B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Paragon 28, Inc. · US

Inventors

• Albert Dacosta · Lone Tree, US
• Sean Gill · Boothwyn, US
• Richard David Hunt · Arvada, US
• Frank S. Bono · Castle Rock, US
• Thomas R. Williams · Conroe, US
• Randy Allard · Golden, US
• Benjamin Majors · Englewood, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Apr 4, 2023
• Grant date: Dec 10, 2024
• Expiry date: Apr 4, 2043

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61F2002/0882
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

Devices, systems, implants and methods for achieving ligament fixation are disclosed. An implant includes a head member and an anchor member coupled to the head member. The implant includes tension member that couples the head member to the anchor member. The head member and the anchor member include a cannulation that receives the tension member therein. The implant may include a coupling member positioned between and coupling the head member and the anchor member, the coupling member including a cannulation that receives the tension member therethrough. Insertion instruments for inserting an implant for ligament fixation are also disclosed. Methods of using an implant for achieving ligament fixation are also disclosed.