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Bioabsorbable band system, a bioabsorbable band, a method for producing a bioabsorbable band, a needle system of a bioabsorbable band and a locking mechanism

US8512379B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

BIORETEC OY · FI

Inventors

Harri Heino · Tampere, FI
Perrti Törmälä · Tampere, FI
Pertti Vesanen · Toijala, FI

Key dates

Filing date	Jul 14, 2006
Grant date	Aug 20, 2013
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Feb 18, 2030

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB29L2031/753
WIPO fieldOther special machines
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A bioabsorbable band system for securing a bone fracture, or an osteotomy, or a soft tissue on a bone. The bioabsorbable band system includes a needle system and a bioabsorbable band including a bioabsorbable locking member. The bioabsorbable band includes a length having an at least partially oriented structure. The bioabsorbable band further includes a locking mechanism with a locking member. Also a method for producing the bioabsorbable band.

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