Multi-piece machine graft systems and methods
AssigneeAlloSource
InventorsMatthew Southard, Matthew Peterson, Nate Henriod, Robert L. Bundy
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Abstract
Embodiments of the present invention encompass graft assemblies, and methods for their use and manufacture. An exemplary bone graft assembly includes first and second bone pieces having respective mating features which, when combined, define non-uniform press fit. Related embodiments encompass graft assemblies having enclosed or hidden mating features.
Claims46
A bone graft assembly, comprising:
- a first bone piece having a first mating feature;
- and
- a second bone piece having a second mating feature,
- wherein the first mating feature has a shape that is non-complimentary to a shape of the second mating feature, such that when the first and second bone pieces are coupled, an interface between the first and second mating features is defined by a non-uniform press fit.
A bone graft assembly, comprising:
- a first bone piece having a first mating feature;
- and
- a second bone piece having a second mating feature,
- wherein the first and second mating features are configured to provide, when approximated, a hidden engagement zone.
A method of manufacturing a bone graft assembly, comprising:
- obtaining a first bone piece;
- processing the first bone piece to produce a first mating feature thereon;
- obtaining a second bone piece;
- and
- processing the second bone piece to produce a second mating feature thereon;
- wherein the first mating feature has a shape that is non-complimentary to a shape of the second mating feature, such that when the first and second bone pieces are coupled, an interface between the first and second mating features is defined by a non-uniform press fit.
A method of manufacturing a bone graft assembly, comprising:
- obtaining a first bone piece;
- processing the first bone piece to produce a first mating feature thereon;
- obtaining a second bone piece;
- and
- processing the second bone piece to produce a second mating feature thereon;
- wherein the first and second mating features are configured to provide, when approximated, a hidden engagement zone.
A method of treating a patient with a bone graft assembly, comprising:
- obtaining the bone graft assembly, wherein the bone graft assembly includes a first bone piece having a first mating feature and a second bone piece having a second mating feature, and wherein the first mating feature has a shape that is non-complimentary to a shape of the second mating feature, such that when the first and second bone pieces are coupled, an interface between the first and second mating features is defined by a non-uniform press fit;
- and
- administering the bone graft assembly to the patient.
A method of treating a patient with a bone graft assembly, comprising:
- obtaining the bone graft assembly, wherein the bone graft assembly includes a first bone piece having a first mating feature, and a second bone piece having a second mating feature, and wherein the first and second mating features are configured to provide, when approximated, a hidden engagement zone;
- and
- administering the bone graft assembly to the patient.
A bone graft assembly, comprising:
- a first bone piece;
- an intermediate bone piece construct having one or more bone pieces;
- and
- a second bone piece,
- wherein a mating feature of the first bone piece has a shape that is non-complimentary to a shape of a first mating feature of the intermediate bone piece construct, and a mating feature of the second bone piece has a shape that is non-complimentary to a shape of a second mating feature of the intermediate bone piece construct.
A bone graft assembly, comprising:
- a first bone piece;
- an intermediate bone piece construct having one or more bone pieces;
- and
- a second bone piece,
- wherein a mating feature of the first bone piece and a first mating feature of the intermediate bone piece construct are configured to provide, when approximated, a first hidden engagement zone, and a mating feature of the second bone piece and a second mating feature of the intermediate bone piece construct are configured to provide, when approximated, a second hidden engagement zone.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.