Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
623130150 | Including an outer sheath | 7 |
20100191332 | Implantable Tendon Protection Systems and Related Kits and Methods - An implantable tendon protection system includes a body adapted to be implanted within a bursa overlying a tendon of a patient to protect the tendon. The body may be fixed to the tendon with adhesive, sutures, staples, and/or anchors. A surgical kit is provided with such a tendon protection system and an insertion cannula. Methods of protecting a tendon of a patient are also disclosed. | 07-29-2010 |
20130013065 | TENDON REPAIR DEVICE AND METHOD - A surgical device for assisting in the repair and rehabilitation of a tendon, formed of a cylindrical, helically wound braid (similar to a “Chinese finger trap”). The device may be implantable, and configured to enclose the repair site of the severed tendon. As tension or pull is applied to the tendon, the device tightens to secure the repair site. The device may improve mobility and use of the tendon by providing stability to the repair site, improving glide through the tendon sheath, allowing diffusion of nutrients to the repair site, and/or reducing adhesions within the tendon sheath. | 01-10-2013 |
20130060333 | TENDON CRIMP FOR PASSAGE INTO A BONE TUNNEL AND METHOD FOR USE THEREOF - A surgical device and method is used in attaching a tendon or a ligament to bone. In a preferred form, the device is a crimp configured to reduce the thickness of the free end of the tendon or the ligament to facilitate insertion of the tendon or the ligament into an opening formed in the bone. | 03-07-2013 |
20140067062 | SOFT TISSUE GRAFT AND METHOD - Soft tissue grafts and methods for making and using them are presented. The graft includes an intermediate portion and a reduced area end portion. | 03-06-2014 |
20140067063 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR STABILIZING TISSUE AND IMPLANTS - An implant for repairing a joint between a first bone and a second bone includes a first section constructed of a substantially rigid material and a graft constructed of soft tissue having a first end and a second end. The first section has a first end surface configured for positioning against the first bone. The graft is configured for stabilizing the first section relative to the first bone. A first fastener is configured for mounting to the graft and the first section to anchor the graft to the first section. A second fastener is configured for mounting to the graft and the first bone to anchor the graft to the first bone. | 03-06-2014 |
623130160 | Removable | 2 |
20090276044 | SHEATHS FOR EXTRA-ARTICULAR IMPLANTABLE SYSTEMS - Various embodiments are directed to a sheath for covering one or more components of an extra-articular implantable mechanical energy absorbing system. The sheath is generally an elongated structure having an inner space extending the length thereof. In use, the sheath can exclude the energy absorbing system from surrounding tissue and facilitate creating a capsule for its operation. Materials and dimensions are selected to achieve these purposes. The ends of the sheath include various attachment mechanisms for securing the sheath to one or more components of an extra-articular implantable mechanical energy absorbing system. | 11-05-2009 |
20160199172 | TENDON REPAIR SYSTEMS, DEVICES, AND KITS | 07-14-2016 |