Injectable fastener system and method
USRE46839E1 · kind E1 · reissue
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| Filing date | Feb 1, 2016 |
| Grant date | May 15, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 1, 2036 |
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Abstract
Methods and devices are shown for forming polymer fasteners into bone by expelling the polymer from a cannula. Devices and methods shown allow a user to form multiple fasteners of various sizes without re-loading a device. Devices and methods shown further provide temperature profiles during fastener formation that reduce or eliminate thermal necrosis. Devices and methods shown further provide fasteners with increased strength.
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