Systems, devices, and methods for anchoring orthopaedic implants to bone
US9114024B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 21, 2012 |
| Grant date | Aug 25, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 9, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2002/4696
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Methods, devices, and systems for delivering and attaching flexible implants to a bone or joint surface. An implant container includes a first component for surrounding and enclosing an implant and a second component adapted for maintaining, supporting, and conforming the shape of the implant. The implant container designed to have at least one component attachable to the implant and to a delivery instrument or tool. The implant container component having a material allowing transmission of light through a thickness of the container and a thickness of an attached implant to cure an adhesive placed between the implant and a bone surface. Additionally, embodiments described provide delivery instruments and tools for attaching implants and implants within containers to a joint or bone surface.
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