Implant and insert assembly for bone and uses thereof
US6018094A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 30, 1997 |
| Grant date | Jan 25, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 30, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2039/0291
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An implant port for repeated access to the medullary portion of bone is provided. The implant port includes an access port fittable into a surgically constructed bone orifice and an insert means that seals and fills the port volume. A penetrable insert means allows repeated access within bone using sharp surgical instruments; while an adapter means allows guided placement of a surgical instrument, such as a catheter, optical device, or rotating cutter. Skeletal surgery from the inside of bone is contemplated using the implant port provided.
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