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Implantable devices for subchondral treatment of joint pain

US8608802B2 · kind B2 · utility

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21Claims

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Assignee

ZIMMER KNEE CREATIONS, INC. · US

Inventors

Charanpreet S. Bagga · Jalan Pedongkelan, US
Shaun B. Hanson · West Chester, US
Christopher D. Mandeen · West Chester, US
Michael J. Simpson · Toronto, CA
Steven B. Cohen · Redondo Beach, US
Charles F. Leinberry · Chester Springs, US
Peter F. Sharkey · Villanova, US

Key dates

Filing date	Nov 19, 2010
Grant date	Dec 17, 2013
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Feb 11, 2031

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B17/8897
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Devices and associated methods are disclosed for treating bone, and particularly bone tissue at the joints. Disclosed are implantable devices that can be used either alone or in combination with this augmentation or hardening material for the repair of bone defects and which are particularly suited for use at the joints, and even more particularly, suited for use at the subchondral bone level.

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