Craniotomy closures
US8460346B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 10, 2008 |
| Grant date | Jun 11, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 15, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/686
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Craniotomy closures comprising surgical fasteners are described for use in reattaching a skull flap removed from the skull of a patient during brain surgery. Methods of using the same are also described. Surgical strips used in combination with the fasteners are shaped to follow the perimeter contour of the skull flap. The craniotomy closures are designed to encourage bone growth and healing of the skull flap and they can be used to deliver medication and bone growth enhancement materials to the surgical site.
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