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Implantable tendon protection systems and related kits and methods
US9101460B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-9101460-B2 |
| Application number | US-201313763414-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Feb 8, 2013 |
| Priority date | Jan 8, 2009 |
| Publication date | Aug 11, 2015 |
| Grant date | Aug 11, 2015 |
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An implantable tendon protection system includes a body adapted to be implanted within a bursa overlying a tendon of a patient to protect the tendon. The body may be fixed to the tendon with adhesive, sutures, staples, and/or anchors. A surgical kit is provided with such a tendon protection system and an insertion cannula. Methods of protecting a tendon of a patient are also disclosed.
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What is claimed is: 1. An implant delivery system for delivering an implantable device, the implant delivery system comprising: a barrel having a proximal end and a distal end configured to be laterally inserted into a bursa in a shoulder of a patient; a sheath with an interior space disposed within the barrel and slidable relative to the barrel; and an implantable device, wherein the implantable device is adapted to be collapsed and held within the interior space of the sheat…
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Human Necessities · mapped topic
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Human Necessities · mapped topic
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- What does patent US9101460B2 cover?
- An implantable tendon protection system includes a body adapted to be implanted within a bursa overlying a tendon of a patient to protect the tendon. The body may be fixed to the tendon with adhesive, sutures, staples, and/or anchors. A surgical kit is provided with such a tendon protection system and an insertion cannula. Methods of protecting a tendon of a patient are also disclosed.
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Rotation Medical Inc
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification A61F2/0805. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
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- Publication date Tue Aug 11 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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