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Osteosynthetic implant
Assignee: Synthes USA LLC
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Filing: 1989-05-24
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Granted: 1992-07-14
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Expires: 2009-05-24
Abstract
Abstract Two bone fragments may be connected by means of an osteosynthetic implant including connecting device and connecting bands comprising reabsorbable, biocompatible material, such as, for example, polygluconate or polylactate, the bands preferably in woven or knit form, and connected to the bone fragments by means of connecting elements. Different types of connecting elements are suitable for use with different types of bone fragments to be connected, and may comprise either tamping liners with tamping counterpieces or hollow screws. The connecting elements have an internal hollow bore, and may be implanted with a special tool to prevent any breakage of the connecting elements. The osteosynthetic implant comprising reabsorbable material is particularly suitable for osteosynthesis in children, since growth disturbances are eliminated.
Inventors
- 👤 Oscar E. Illi
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 02:23
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61L; A61L31/00; A61L31/14; A61L31/148; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B17/56; A61B17/58; A61B17/68; A61B17/683; A61B17/80; A61B17/84; A61B17/86; A61B17/864; A61B17/866; A61L31/04; A61L31/06; A61B17/8605; A61B2017/00004; A61L2430/00; A61L2430/02; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S606/00; Y10S606/907
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
170 words
An osteosynthetic implant for the fixation and support of tubular bone fragments comprising: at least one connecting band (2) attachable to join said bone fragments by means of at least two hollow screws (3), each said screw having a flat head (32), external threading (31) for an entire length of a shaft of each said screw, a central bore (33) extending through said flat head (32) and along said entire length said shaft of each said screw, said central bore (33) having a cross-sectional configuration with radially inwardly directed extensions substantially along the length of the bore mateable with elongated tool means having a cross section corresponding to said cross-sectional configuration of said central bore (33) for applying an evenly distributed force to said screw for torquing said screw, and each said screw having an axial through hole at a tip of each said screw; said screws penetrating said connecting band (2) and said bone fragments, said connecting band (2) and said screws (3) being of a reabsorbable biocompatible material.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
170 words
An osteosynthetic implant for the fixation and support of tubular bone fragments comprising: at least one connecting band (2) attachable to join said bone fragments by means of at least two hollow screws (3), each said screw having a flat head (32), external threading (31) for an entire length of a shaft of each said screw, a central bore (33) extending through said flat head (32) and along said entire length said shaft of each said screw, said central bore (33) having a cross-sectional configuration with radially inwardly directed extensions substantially along the length of the bore mateable with elongated tool means having a cross section corresponding to said cross-sectional configuration of said central bore (33) for applying an evenly distributed force to said screw for torquing said screw, and each said screw having an axial through hole at a tip of each said screw; said screws penetrating said connecting band (2) and said bone fragments, said connecting band (2) and said screws (3) being of a reabsorbable biocompatible material.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
An osteosynthetic implant in accordance with claim 1, wherein said connecting band (2) has woven filaments comprising warp filaments heat sealed with longitudinal filaments at uniform distances.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
An osteosynthetic implant in accordance with claim 1, wherein said connecting band (2) has woven filaments (21) which cross one another at an angle of approximately 60°.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
An osteosynthetic implant in accordance with claim 1, wherein said connecting band (2) comprises knit filaments.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
An osteosynthetic implant in accordance with claim 1, wherein said radially directed extensions of said central bore (33) further comprise equidistantly spaced hollow grooves.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
28 words
An osteosynthetic implant in accordance with claim 1, wherein said hollow screws (3) further comprise a plurality of radial bores (35) which extend to said central bore (33).
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