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Biocompatible absorbable polymer plating system for tissue fixation
Assignee: Ethicon Inc
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Filing: 1999-01-19
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Granted: 2000-07-25
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Expires: 2019-01-19
Abstract
Abstract An absorbable biocompatible polymeric plate is described. The plate has channels on its top surface and through its thickness for receiving sutures to secure soft tissue proximally to the device. The plate also has notches on its bottom surface for added security of soft tissue when conditions require the surgeon to attach tissue beneath the plate.
Inventors
- 👤 Kevin L. Cooper
- 👤 David W. Overaker
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 03:40
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B17/56; A61B17/58; A61B17/68; A61B17/80; A61B17/04; A61B17/84; A61B17/842; A61B2017/00004; A61B17/06; A61B2017/06052; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S606/00; Y10S606/902; Y10S606/903; Y10S606/907; Y10S606/908; Y10S606/91
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 23
Claim 1
Independent Claim
41 words
A biocompatible plate having an upper surface, a lower surface, fastener openings extending through the plate from the upper surface to the lower surface; and one or more channels traversing the plate for attaching at least one suture to the plate.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
41 words
A biocompatible plate having an upper surface, a lower surface, fastener openings extending through the plate from the upper surface to the lower surface; and one or more channels traversing the plate for attaching at least one suture to the plate.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
The biocompatible plate of claim 1 wherein the channel traverses the lower surface of the biocompatible plate.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
14 words
The biocompatible plate of claim 1 wherein the channel internally traverses the biocompatible plate.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
43 words
The biocompatible plate of claim 1 wherein the plate is made from a biocompatible material selected from the group consisting of aliphatic polyesters; polyorthoesters; polyanhydrides; polycarbonates; polyurethanes; polyamides; polyalkylene oxides; absorbable glasses or ceramics comprising calcium phosphates; biocompatible metal oxides; and combinations thereof.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
The biocompatible plate of claim 4 wherein the biocompatible plate is made from biocompatible aliphatic polyesters.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
29 words
The biocompatible aliphatic polyester of claim 5 wherein the aliphatic polyester is selected from the group consisting of polylactide, polyglycolide, poly-1,4-dioxan-2-one, polytrimethylene carbonate and poly(ε-caprolactone), copolymers and blends thereof.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
29 words
The biocompatible plate of claim 1 wherein the plate has a shape selected from the group consisting of multilobed, I, T, Y, L, H, X, square, triangular, and circular.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
41 words
The biocompatible plate of claim 1 wherein additionally present is a pharmaceutically active compound selected from the group consisting of antiinfectives; analgesics and analgesic combinations; antiinflammatory agents; hormones; growth factors; and naturally derived or genetically engineered proteins, polysaccharides, glycoproteins, or lipoproteins.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
17 words
The biocompatible plate of claim 1 wherein additionally present in the biocompatible plate is a radio-opaque marker.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
15 words
The biocompatible plate of claim 1 wherein a suture is attached to the biocompatible plate.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
44 words
A biocompatible plate having an upper surface, a lower surface, fastener openings extending through the plate from the upper surface to the lower surface, risers extending from the lower surface; and one or more channels for attaching at least one suture to the plate.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
44 words
A biocompatible plate having an upper surface, a lower surface, fastener openings extending through the plate from the upper surface to the lower surface, risers extending from the lower surface; and one or more channels for attaching at least one suture to the plate.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
43 words
The biocompatible plate of claim 11 wherein the plate is made from a biocompatible material selected from the group consisting of aliphatic polyesters; polyorthoesters; polyanhydrides; polycarbonates; polyurethanes; polyamides; polyalkylene oxides; absorbable glasses or ceramics comprising calcium phosphates; biocompatible metal oxides; and combinations thereof.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
16 words
The biocompatible plate of claim 12 wherein the biocompatible plate is made from biocompatible aliphatic polyesters.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
29 words
The biocompatible aliphatic polymer of claim 13 wherein the aliphatic polyester is selected from the group consisting of polylactide, polyglycolide, poly-1,4-dioxan-2-one, polytrimethylene carbonate and poly(ε-caprolactone), copolymers and blends thereof.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
29 words
The biocompatible plate of claim 11 wherein the plate has a shape selected from the group consisting of multilobed, I, T, Y, L, H, X, square, triangular, and circular.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
22 words
The biocompatible plate of claim 11 wherein the channel extends part way across a surface of the plate and through the plate.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
17 words
The biocompatible plate of claim 11 wherein the channel traverses the lower surface of the biocompatible plate.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
14 words
The biocompatible plate of claim 11 wherein the channel internally traverses the biocompatible plate.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
41 words
The biocompatible plate of claim 11 wherein additionally present is a pharmaceutically active compound selected from the group consisting of antiinfectives; analgesics and analgesic combinations; antiinflammatory agents; hormones; growth factors; and naturally derived or genetically engineered proteins, polysaccharides, glycoproteins, or lipoproteins.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
17 words
The biocompatible plate of claim 11 wherein additionally present in the biocompatible plate is a radio-opaque marker.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
15 words
The biocompatible plate of claim 11 wherein a suture is attached to the biocompatible plate.
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