Implantable devices for subchondral treatment of joint pain

US9271835B2 · kind B2 · utility

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: Dec 17, 2013
• Grant date: Mar 1, 2016
• Expiry date: Dec 17, 2033

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61B17/8897
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

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.