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Drug delivery and diagnostic system for orthopedic implants

US8500819B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Biomet Manufacturing, LLC · US

Inventors

Jason D. Meridew · Syracuse, US
Mukesh Kumar · Saint Albans, US
Tayler Kreider · South Whitley, US

Key dates

Filing date	Mar 3, 2011
Grant date	Aug 6, 2013
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Sep 3, 2031

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61M2210/086
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A drug delivery and diagnostic system can include an orthopedic implant having an outer attachment surface. A conduit can be coupled to the outer attachment surface. The conduit can have an inlet and a plurality of perforations formed along a length thereof. The conduit can be adapted to pass fluid between the inlet and the perforations. A subcutaneous port can be fluidly coupled to the inlet and be adapted to communicate fluid through the inlet, along the conduit and out of the perforations around and along the outer attachment surface of the orthopedic implant.

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