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Non-metallic implant devices and intra-operative methods for assembly and fixation
Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic Inc
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Filing: 2000-10-25
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Granted: 2003-08-12
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Expires: 2020-10-25
Abstract
Abstract This invention relates to orthopedic implants and to methods of treating bone defects. More specifically, but not exclusively, the present invention is directed to non-metallic implants and to methods for intra-operative assembly and fixation of orthopedic implants to facilitate medical treatment. The non-metallic implant assembly can be secured to underlying tissue by a fastener, such as a bone screw, that is capable of swelling on contact with fluid in the underlying tissue. Alternatively, the non-metallic implant assembly can be assembled intra-operatively using a fastener that is adhesively bonded to a bone plate or the bone plate can be deformed using heat, force or solvents to inhibit withdrawal of the fastener. In preferred embodiments, both the fastener and the bone plate are formed of biodegradable material.
Inventors
- 👤 Hai H. Trieu
- 👤 Jeff R. Justis
- 👤 Troy D. Drewry
- 👤 Michael C. Sherman
- 👤 Bradley J. Coates
- 👤 Bradley T. Estes
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 14:02
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B17/56; A61B17/58; A61B17/68; A61B17/80; A61B17/8033; A61B17/8042; A61B17/8052; A61B17/84; A61B17/86; A61B17/866; A61B17/70; A61B17/7059; A61B17/8085; A61B2017/00004; A61F; A61F2/00; A61F2/02; A61F2/08; A61F2/0811
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
71 words
An implant assembly comprising: a bone plate having an upper surface and an opposite tissue engaging surface and at least one opening extending therethrough, and a bone fastener comprising a proximal head, a bone engaging distal portion and a shaft therebetween, wherein the bone plate is deformed to overlay an upper most surface of said head of the fastener to inhibit withdrawal of the fastener from the at least one opening.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
71 words
An implant assembly comprising: a bone plate having an upper surface and an opposite tissue engaging surface and at least one opening extending therethrough, and a bone fastener comprising a proximal head, a bone engaging distal portion and a shaft therebetween, wherein the bone plate is deformed to overlay an upper most surface of said head of the fastener to inhibit withdrawal of the fastener from the at least one opening.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
The implant assembly of claim 1 wherein said bone plate includes a thermally deformable collar substantially encircling said opening.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
The implant assembly of claim 2 wherein the collar deforms to overlay a portion of the proximal head.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
The implant assembly of claim 1 wherein at least one of the bone plate and the fastener are formed of a biodegradable material.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
58 words
The implant assembly of claim 1 wherein the fastener is formed of a polymeric material comprising homopolymers, co-polymers and oligomers of polyhydroxy acids, polyesters, polyorthoesters, polyanhydrides, polydioxanone, polydioxanediones, polyesteramides, polyaminoacids, polyamides, polycarbonates, polylactide, polyglycolide, tyrosine-derived polycarbonate, polyanhydride, polyorthoester, polyphosphazene, polyethylene, polyester, polyvinyl alcohol, polyacrylonitrile, polyamide, polytetrafluorethylene, poly-paraphenylene terephthalamide, polyaryletherketones, polyetherketones, cellulose, carbon fiber reinforced composite, and mixtures thereof.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
44 words
The implant assembly of claim 1 wherein at least one of the fastener and the bone plate are formed of a polymer comprising monomeric repeating units derived from d-lactic acid, l-lactic acid, glycolic acid, caprolactone, hydroxy buteric acid, hydroxy valeric acid, and mixtures thereof.
Claim 8
Independent Claim
81 words
A method of fixedly securing a fastener to a bone plate, said method comprising: surgically preparing bone tissue in need of repair for receipt of a bone plate; placing a bone plate having at least one opening proximal to said bone tissue in need of repair; and inserting a fastener through the at least one opening and into the bone tissue; and deforming a portion of the bone plate to overlay an upper most surface of a head of the fastener.
Claim 9
Independent Claim
81 words
A method of fixedly securing a fastener to a bone plate, said method comprising: surgically preparing bone tissue in need of repair for receipt of a bone plate; placing a bone plate having at least one opening proximal to said bone tissue in need of repair; and inserting a fastener through the at least one opening and into the bone tissue; and deforming a portion of the bone plate to overlay an upper most surface of a head of the fastener.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
28 words
The method of claim 7 wherein said inserting comprises deforming a portion of the bone plate with application of thermal energy to overlay a portion of the fastener.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
24 words
The method of claim 7 wherein said inserting comprises deforming a portion of the bone plate or the fastener upon application of ultrasonic energy.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
76 words
An orthopedic device comprising: a bone plate having at least one opening therethrough and formed of a polymeric material; a fastener comprising a first end defining a head having a surface configured to engage a drive tool and an opposite, second end defining a tissue engaging portion, said fastener disposed within the at least one opening wherein a portion of the bone plate overlays a portion of said surface and the tissue engaging portion projects therefrom.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
76 words
An orthopedic device comprising: a bone plate having at least one opening therethrough and formed of a polymeric material; a fastener comprising a first end defining a head having a surface configured to engage a drive tool and an opposite, second end defining a tissue engaging portion, said fastener disposed within the at least one opening wherein a portion of the bone plate overlays a portion of said surface and the tissue engaging portion projects therefrom.
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