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Method and apparatus for treating bone fractures, and/or for fortifying and/or augmenting bone, including the provision and use of composite implants

US9320601B2 · kind B2 · utility

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50References

28Claims

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Assignee

206 ORTHO, INC. · US

Inventors

Jeffrey A. D'Agostino · Deerfield, US
Andrew J. Carter · McNeil, US
Arthur Watterson · Nashua, US
Joseph P. Lane · Methuen, US

Key dates

Filing date	Feb 28, 2013
Grant date	Apr 26, 2016
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Feb 28, 2033

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY10T442/2033
WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A composite implant comprising an injectable matrix material which is flowable and settable, and at least one reinforcing element for integration with the injectable matrix material, the at least one reinforcing element adding sufficient strength to the injectable matrix material such that when the composite implant is disposed in a cavity in a bone, the composite implant supports the bone.

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