Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Injectable fastener system and method
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Application No.: US13486591Application Date: 2012-06-01
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Publication No.: US08641722B2Publication Date: 2014-02-04
- Inventor: Sean Kerr , Edward August Kurek, III , Junior Julien
- Applicant: Sean Kerr , Edward August Kurek, III , Junior Julien
- Applicant Address: US MA Raynham
- Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, LLC
- Current Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, LLC
- Current Assignee Address: US MA Raynham
- Agency: Woodcock Washburn LLP
- Main IPC: A61B17/58
- IPC: A61B17/58 ; A61B17/60 ; A61F2/00

Abstract:
Methods and devices are shown for forming polymer fasteners into bone by expelling the polymer from a cannula. Devices and methods shown allow a user to form multiple fasteners of various sizes without re-loading a device. Devices and methods shown further provide temperature profiles during fastener formation that reduce or eliminate thermal necrosis. Devices and methods shown further provide fasteners with increased strength.
Public/Granted literature
- US20120239048A1 Injectable Fastener System and Method Public/Granted day:2012-09-20
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