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Implantable device and method to replace the meniscus of the knee and other body structures

US9078756B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey · US

Inventors

Charles J. Gatt · Skillman, US
Aaron R. Merriam · Milltown, US
Michael G. Dunn · Manalapan, US

Key dates

Filing date	Mar 15, 2013
Grant date	Jul 14, 2015
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Mar 15, 2033

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY10T156/10
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A meniscus implant including a c-shaped scaffold having an arcuate middle section extending between an anterior end and a posterior end. A reinforcing network of fibers independent from the scaffold is embedded therein. Fibers of said network fibers exit each end of the scaffold to form respective anterior and posterior attachment segments which extend parallel to a central axis of the scaffold. The network of fibers is configured to convert an axial compressive force on said scaffold to tensile loads on said attachment points.

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