Kevin Stone - Winona Lake IN, US Troy Walters - Plymouth IN, US Gregory Denham - Warsaw IN, US Nathanael Conner - Huntertown IN, US
International Classification:
A61B 17/58
US Classification:
606072000
Abstract:
Various suture anchors and surgical methods are provided. A two-part suture anchor is provided having a continuously threaded anchor body defining an axial bore and a pin. The pin includes a tip and a plate defining at least two suture receiving openings aligned in a single plane that is perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the axial bore is disposed in anchor body. Methods of attaching soft tissue to bone are also provided.
Partial Joint Resurfacing Implant, Instrumentation And Method
Herbert E. Schwartz - Fort Wayne IN, US Francis S. Proch - Huntertown IN, US Nathanael K. Conner - Huntertown IN, US
Assignee:
BIOPOLY, LLC - Fort Wayne IN
International Classification:
A61F 2/08
US Classification:
623 1412
Abstract:
A partial resurfacing implant for use in repairing an articular cartilage defect site that includes a top articulating portion having a top surface that is configured with at least one radius of curvature to approximate the surface contour of the articular cartilage surrounding the defect site. The implant also includes a supporting plate that has a top surface and a bottom surface. The top surface is attached to the top articulating portion by a locking mechanism. The bottom surface of the supporting plate is constructed to facilitate the insertion of the implant into the defect site. Extending from the bottom surface of the supporting plate is at least one implant fixation portion. The at least one implant fixation portion is integrally connected to and is oriented about normal relative to the bottom surface. A method of repairing an articular cartilage defect with the partial joint resurfacing implant is also disclosed.
Kevin T. Stone - Winona Lake IN, US Troy M. Walters - Plymouth IN, US Gregory J. Denham - Warsaw IN, US Nathanael K. Conner - Huntertown IN, US
Assignee:
Biomet Sports Medicine, LLC - Warsaw IN
International Classification:
A61B 17/04
US Classification:
606232
Abstract:
Various suture anchors and surgical methods are provided. A two-part suture anchor is provided having a continuously threaded anchor body defining an axial bore and a pin. The pin includes a tip and a plate defining at least two suture receiving openings aligned in a single plane that is perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the axial bore is disposed in anchor body. Methods of attaching soft tissue to bone are also provided.
Brian K. Berelsman - Warsaw IN, US Nathanael K. Conner - Huntertown IN, US Gregory J. Denham - Warsaw IN, US Kevin T. Stone - Winnon Lake IN, US
Assignee:
Biomet Sports Medicine, LLC - Warsaw IN
International Classification:
A61F 2/08
US Classification:
623 1314
Abstract:
A system for use in graft fixation in a knee reconstruction procedure can include a first femoral fixation member adapted to be retained relative to a first end of a femoral tunnel and a first self-locking adjustable flexible member construct having a passage portion with a pair of free ends and a pair of self-locking adjustable loops. The first flexible member construct can be interconnected to the first femoral fixation member. A second femoral fixation member can be coupled to the first flexible member construct and can be adapted to be positioned in the femoral tunnel relative to a second end of the femoral tunnel adjacent a joint space between the femur and a tibia. A second self-locking adjustable flexible member construct having a passage portion with a pair of free ends and a pair of self-locking adjustable loops can be interconnected to the second femoral fixation member.
Method And Apparatus For Tibial Fixation Of An Acl Graft
Nathanael K. Conner - Huntertown IN, US Brian K. Berelsman - Warsaw IN, US Gregory J. Denham - Warsaw IN, US Kevin T. Stone - Winona Lake IN, US Nicholas R. Slater - Chandler AZ, US Jeffery D. Arnett - Gilbert AZ, US Joshua A. Butters - Chandler AZ, US
Assignee:
Biomet Sports Medicine, LLC - Warsaw IN
International Classification:
A61F 2/08
US Classification:
623 1313, 623 1314
Abstract:
A tensioner system for use in tensioning graft strands in a knee reconstruction procedure can include a handle assembly, a tensioner assembly coupled relative to the handle assembly, and a drive shaft slidably received through and supported by the handle assembly. The tensioner assembly can include an arm support member rotatably coupled to the handle assembly and first and second arm members each rotatably coupled to lateral sides of the arm support member. Each arm member can include at least one graft attachment area adapted to be coupled to a graft strand. The arm support member can be configured to rotate about an axis perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the tensioner system and perpendicular to an axis of rotation of each of the arm members. The drive shaft can include proximal and distal ends that extend beyond respective proximal and distal ends of the handle assembly.
Partial Joint Resurfacing Implant, Instrumentation, And Method
Francis S. PROCH - Huntertown IN, US Nathanael K. CONNER - Huntertown IN, US
Assignee:
BIOPOLY, LLC - Fort Wayne IN
International Classification:
A61F 2/30
US Classification:
623 1412
Abstract:
A partial resurfacing implant for use in repairing an articular cartilage defect site that includes a top articulating portion having a top surface that is configured with at least one radius of curvature to approximate the surface contour of the articular cartilage surrounding the defect site. The implant also includes a supporting plate that has a top surface and a bottom surface. The top surface is attached to the top articulating portion by a locking mechanism. The bottom surface of the supporting plate is constructed to facilitate the insertion of the implant into the defect site. Extending from the bottom surface of the supporting plate is at least one implant fixation portion. The at least one implant fixation portion is integrally connected to and is oriented about normal relative to the bottom surface. A method of repairing an articular cartilage defect with the partial joint resurfacing implant is also disclosed.
Partial Joint Resurfacing Implant, Instrumentation, And Method
Francis S. PROCH - Huntertown IN, US Nathanael K. CONNER - Huntertown IN, US
Assignee:
BIOPOLY, LLC - Fort Wayne IN
International Classification:
A61F 2/30
US Classification:
623 1412
Abstract:
A method of repairing an articular cartilage defect with the partial joint resurfacing implant includes surgically creating an opening in the articular cartilage defect site. The method also includes obtaining a partial resurfacing implant which is implanted into the opening. The partial resurfacing implant includes a top articulating portion, an implant fixation portion, and a locking mechanism. The implant fixation portion including an upper segment coupled to the top articulating portion and a bone interfacing segment configured to facilitate insertion into the articular cartilage defect site. The method further includes the bone interfacing segment being inserted into the opening with the top articulating portion and adjacent articular cartilage being positioned to each other to facilitate motion and load transfer over the defect site. Another method of repairing an articular cartilage defect with a partial joint resurfacing implant and a partial joint resurfacing implant are also disclosed.
Troy M. Walters - Plymouth IN, US Gregory J. Denham - Warsaw IN, US Nathanael K. Conner - Huntertown IN, US
Assignee:
Biomet Sports Medicine, LLC - Warsaw IN
International Classification:
A61B 17/064
US Classification:
606232
Abstract:
Various suture anchors and surgical methods are provided. A two-part suture anchor is provided having a continuously threaded anchor body defining an axial bore and a pin. The pin includes a tip and a plate defining at least two suture receiving openings aligned in a single plane that is perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the axial bore is disposed in anchor body. Methods of attaching soft tissue to bone are also provided.