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Suture-based orthopedic joint devices

US8357203B2 · kind B2 · utility

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12Claims

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Assignee

Articulinx, Inc. · US

Inventors

David White · Palo Alto, US
Janine C. Robinson · Rue de l'Église, US
Michael Hogendijk · Palo Alto, US

Key dates

Filing date	Sep 26, 2011
Grant date	Jan 22, 2013
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Sep 26, 2031

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61F2250/0058
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Devices and treatments for various joint conditions include a resilient elongate orthopedic device inserted into a joint space using a suture. The suture is passed through the joint space and used to pull the orthopedic device into the joint space. The suture may be using a percutaneously inserted needle or other type of needle-based delivery instrument. The resilient elongate orthopedic device may be restrained to a reduced profile that permits minimally invasive implantation, but assume an enlarged profile when positioned at an implantation site.

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