Patent classifications
A61F2002/3068
Drug delivery implant implanted into bone
Disclosed is a drug delivery implant implanted into a bone. The drug delivery implant includes an implant fixture provided with an inlet formed at the upper end thereof and a drug supply cartridge coupled to the fixture, the drug supply cartridge includes a cap to close the inlet of the fixture and a cartridge main body provided under the cap, coupled with the cap and accommodated in the fixture to release a drug, and a cartridge hole to accommodate the cartridge main body and drug channels to guide the drug released from the inside of the cartridge main body to the outside of the fixture are formed in the fixture. The drug delivery implant may continuously administer the drug into bone tissues and mount the drug cartridge together with the cap in the fixture, thus facilitating mount of the drug cartridge in the fixture and replacement of the drug cartridge.
Implant of osteostimulative material
The present disclosure provides a bone-implantable device and methods of use. The bone-implantable device comprises a body having an exterior surface, wherein a portion of the exterior surface includes a cured osteostimulative material comprising MgO.
LOW-PROFILE INTERCRANIAL DEVICE
Provided is a functional, low-profile intercranial device (LID). The LID includes a base portion; at least one cavity associated with the base portion and configured to accept at least one functional component; and at least one conduit having a first end in communication with the at least one cavity. The at least one functional component includes a medicinal, electronic, or optic therapeutic. The at least one conduit is configured to accept the medicinal therapeutic and a second end configured to dispense the therapeutic.
Method and implant for replacing damaged meniscal tissue
A method and apparatus for replacing damaged meniscal tissue includes a meniscus implant including a porous body having a plurality of interconnected open micro-pores and one or more open cavities for receiving meniscal tissue. The interconnected micro-pores are arranged to allow fluid to flow into the porous body and are in fluid communication with the one or more open cavities.
MEDICAL DEVICE FOR BONE IMPLANT AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SUCH A DEVICE
A bone implantable medical device made from a biocompatible material, preferably comprising titania or zirconia, has at least a portion of its surface modified to facilitate improved integration with bone. The implantable device may incorporate a surface infused with osteoinductive agent and/or may incorporate holes loaded with a therapeutic agent. The infused surface and/or the holes may be patterned to determine the distribution of and amount of osteoinductive agent and/or therapeutic agent incorporated. The rate of release or elation profile of the therapeutic agent may be controlled. Methods for producing such a bone implantable medical device are also disclosed and employ the use of accelerated Neutral Beam irradiation, wherein the Neutral Beam is derived from an accelerated gas cluster ion beam irradiation for improving bone integration.
Methods of using water-soluble inorganic compounds for implants
A method for controlling generation of biologically desirable voids in a composition placed in proximity to bone or other tissue in a patient by selecting at least one water-soluble inorganic material having a desired particle size and solubility, and mixing the water-soluble inorganic material with at least one poorly-water-soluble or biodegradable matrix material. The matrix material, after it is mixed with the water-soluble inorganic material, is placed into the patient in proximity to tissue so that the water-soluble inorganic material dissolves at a predetermined rate to generate biologically desirable voids in the matrix material into which bone or other tissue can then grow.
Segmented delivery system
A covering for delivering a substance or material to a surgical site is provided. The covering, with substance provided therein, may be referred to as a delivery system. Generally, the covering may be a single or multi-compartment structure capable of at least partially retaining a substance provided therein until the covering is placed at a surgical site. Upon placement, the covering may facilitate transfer of the substance or surrounding materials. For example, the substance may be released (actively or passively) to the surgical site. The covering may participate in, control, or otherwise adjust the release of the substance. In various embodiments, the covering may be formed of a collagen material and is suitable for a variety of procedure specific uses.
Implant of Osteostimulative Material
The present disclosure provides a bone-implantable device and methods of use. The bone-implantable device comprises a body having an exterior surface, wherein a portion of the exterior surface includes a cured osteostimulative material comprising MgO.
PROSTHETIC DEVICE WITH ANTIBIOTICS
Prosthetic device suitable for being implanted in a bone or joint site of the human body, including a prosthetic body, wherein the prosthetic device includes or can be added with antibiotic or a medical substance.
Orthopedic implant for sustained drug release
An orthopedic implant device has a bone-replacement contour that replicates a healthy bone surface contour. An exterior surface of the device has elution pores. Interior surfaces of the device define a reservoir that is spaced inward from the exterior surface. The reservoir stores a therapeutic agent delivery medium impregnated with a therapeutic agent. The interior surfaces further define elution channels communicating the reservoir with the elution pores to convey a therapeutic agent from the reservoir to the exterior surface. A solid therapeutic agent delivery medium is stored in the reservoir, and is biodegradable under the influence of synovial fluid.