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Demineralized bone-derived implants

Assignee: Synthes USA LLC
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Filing: 2001-08-13
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Granted: 2005-02-15
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Expires: 2021-08-13
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Abstract

Abstract Selectively demineralized bone-derived implants are provided. In one embodiment, a bone sheet for implantation includes a demineralized field surrounding mineralized regions. In another embodiment, a bone defect filler includes a demineralized cancellous bone section in a first geometry. The first geometry is compressible and dryable to a second geometry smaller than the first geometry, and the second geometry is expandable and rehydratable to a third geometry larger than the second geometry.

Inventors

  • 👤 II Michael L. Boyer
  • 👤 David C. Paul
  • 👤 Christopher M. Angelucci

Bibliographic Details

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Jurisdiction US
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Last Synchronized 2026-10-23 16:42
CPC Classifications
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Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 34
Claim 1
Independent Claim 55 words
A bone sheet for implanation, the sheet having a top surface, a bottom surface and a plurality of side surfaces extending therebetween, the sheet further comprising an at least partially demineralized field substantially surrounding at least one mineralized region, wherein the at least one mineralized region extends from the top surface to the bottom surface.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 55 words
A bone sheet for implanation, the sheet having a top surface, a bottom surface and a plurality of side surfaces extending therebetween, the sheet further comprising an at least partially demineralized field substantially surrounding at least one mineralized region, wherein the at least one mineralized region extends from the top surface to the bottom surface.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 19 words
The bone sheet according to claim 1 , having at least one rib providing localized thickness to the sheet.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 16 words
The bone sheet according to claim 1 , wherein the sheet is formed of cortical bone.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim 17 words
The bone sheet according to claim 3 , wherein the sheet comprises a plurality of mineralized regions.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim 21 words
The bone sheet according to claim 4 , wherein at least two of the mineralized regions are connected by a strut.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim 23 words
The bone sheet according to claim 3 , wherein the at least one mineralized region defines at least one hole in the sheet.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim 24 words
The bone sheet according to claim 6 , wherein the at least one hole is configured and dimensioned to receive at least one fastener.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim 23 words
The bone sheet according to claim 3 , wherein the sheet has a thickness of between about 0.5 mm and about 3 mm.
Claim 10
Independent Claim 66 words
A method of forming a flexible bone sheet comprising: providing a sheet of cortical bone; creating at least one hole in the cortical sheet which is configured and dimensioned to receive a fastener; masking the cortical sheet proximate the at least one hole to create a masked region surrounding the at least one hole; and applying demineralizing agents to the cortical sheet around the masked region.
Claim 11
Independent Claim 66 words
A method of forming a flexible bone sheet comprising: providing a sheet of cortical bone; creating at least one hole in the cortical sheet which is configured and dimensioned to receive a fastener; masking the cortical sheet proximate the at least one hole to create a masked region surrounding the at least one hole; and applying demineralizing agents to the cortical sheet around the masked region.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim 28 words
The method according to claim 9 , wherein a plurality of masking elements are removably attached to the sheet to provide masking proximate the at least one hole.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim 26 words
The method according to claim 9 , wherein the masking is provided by at least one of the group consisting of tape, paint, and a coating.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim 24 words
The method according to claim 9 , further comprising creating perforations in the sheet that are substantially smaller than the at least one hole.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim 17 words
The method according to claim 9 , further comprising cutting a bone section along a spiral path.
Claim 16
Independent Claim 66 words
A method of forming a flexible bone sheet comprising: providing a sheet of cortical bone; creating at least one hole in the sheet which is configured and dimensioned to receive a fastener; masking the sheet proximate the at least one hole to create a masked region surrounding the at least one hole; and applying at least one demineralized agent to the sheet around the masked region.
Claim 17
Independent Claim 66 words
A method of forming a flexible bone sheet comprising: providing a sheet of cortical bone; creating at least one hole in the sheet which is configured and dimensioned to receive a fastener; masking the sheet proximate the at least one hole to create a masked region surrounding the at least one hole; and applying at least one demineralized agent to the sheet around the masked region.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim 33 words
The method according to claim 14 , wherein the masking at least partially comprises: removably attaching a plurality of masking elements to the sheet to provide masking proximate the at least one hole.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim 24 words
The method according to claim 14 , further comprising: creating perforations in the sheet that are substantially smaller than the at least one hole.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim 21 words
The method according to claim 14 , further comprising: masking the sheet proximate at least a portion of an edge thereof.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim 85 words
A bone sheet for implantation, the sheet having a top surface, a bottom surface, and a plurality of side surfaces, the sheet further comprising: a flexible and at least partially demineralized field extending from the top surface to the bottom surface; at least one mineralized region extending from the top surface to the bottom surface, the at least one mineralized region being substantially surrounded by the at least partially demineralized field; and at least one hole configured and dimensioned to receive at least one fastener.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim 85 words
A bone sheet for implantation, the sheet having a top surface, a bottom surface, and a plurality of side surfaces, the sheet further comprising: a flexible and at least partially demineralized field extending from the top surface to the bottom surface; at least one mineralized region extending from the top surface to the bottom surface, the at least one mineralized region being substantially surrounded by the at least partially demineralized field; and at least one hole configured and dimensioned to receive at least one fastener.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim 14 words
The bone sheet according to claim 18 , wherein the sheet comprises cortical bone.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim 20 words
The bone sheet according to claim 18 , wherein the at least one mineralized region consists essentially of cortical bone.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim 23 words
The bone sheet according to claim 18 , wherein the at least one hole is defined within the at least one mineralized region.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim 26 words
The bone sheet according to claim 18 , wherein the sheet comprises at least two holes and the mineralized region extends between at least two holes.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim 18 words
The bone sheet according to claim 18 , wherein the mineralized region extends between at least three holes.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim 26 words
The bone sheet according to claim 18 , further comprising an outer edge of the bone sheet, wherein the mineralized region extends to the outer edge.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim 43 words
A mesh for implantation comprising: a perforated cortical bone sheet comprising a plurality of openings; at least one mineralized region disposed around at least one of the openings; and an at least partially demineralized region disposed around the at least one mineralized region.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim 43 words
A mesh for implantation comprising: a perforated cortical bone sheet comprising a plurality of openings; at least one mineralized region disposed around at least one of the openings; and an at least partially demineralized region disposed around the at least one mineralized region.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim 85 words
A bone sheet for implantation, the sheet having a top surface, a bottom surface and a plurality of side surfaces, the bone sheet further comprising an at least partially demineralized field and at least one mineralized region having a mineralized top surface, a mineralized bottom surface, and at least one side surface; wherein the at least one mineralized region extends from the top surface to the bottom surface and is substantially surrounded by the at least partially demineralized field along the least one side surface.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim 85 words
A bone sheet for implantation, the sheet having a top surface, a bottom surface and a plurality of side surfaces, the bone sheet further comprising an at least partially demineralized field and at least one mineralized region having a mineralized top surface, a mineralized bottom surface, and at least one side surface; wherein the at least one mineralized region extends from the top surface to the bottom surface and is substantially surrounded by the at least partially demineralized field along the least one side surface.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim 95 words
A bone sheet for implantation, the sheet having a top surface, a bottom surface, and a plurality of side surfaces, the sheet further comprising: a flexible and at least partially demineralized field; at least one mineralized region having a mineralized top surface, a mineralized bottom surface, and at least one mineralized side surface, wherein the mineralized region extends from the top surface to the bottom surface and the mineralized side surface is substantially surrounded by the at least partially demineralized field; and at least one hole configured and dimensioned to receive at least one fastener.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim 95 words
A bone sheet for implantation, the sheet having a top surface, a bottom surface, and a plurality of side surfaces, the sheet further comprising: a flexible and at least partially demineralized field; at least one mineralized region having a mineralized top surface, a mineralized bottom surface, and at least one mineralized side surface, wherein the mineralized region extends from the top surface to the bottom surface and the mineralized side surface is substantially surrounded by the at least partially demineralized field; and at least one hole configured and dimensioned to receive at least one fastener.

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