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Elevated implant for the reconstruction of meniscus defects or partial meniscus defects

US9445908B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Aesculap AG · DE

Inventors

Volkmar Jansson · Gilching, DE
Peter Mueller · Zürich, CH

Key dates

Filing date	Jul 1, 2010
Grant date	Sep 20, 2016
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Oct 15, 2031

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61F2250/0018
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An implant for reconstructing meniscus defects or partial meniscus defects includes an elevated molding with a femoral condylar contact area, a tibial condylar contact area and an articular capsule contact area, in the manner of an artificial meniscus or artificial partial meniscus with a contour of an outer area that is substantially the same as a natural meniscus or partial meniscus, wherein at least one additional elevation is formed on the outer area of the elevated molding.

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