Orthopedic fastener device
AssigneeEventions, LLC
InventorEric K. MANGIARDI
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Abstract
Orthopedic fastener devices for fixation of fractured bones are disclosed. The orthopedic fastener device is in the form of an orthopedic fastener having an IM nail coated on its external surface with a bioabsorbable or biodegradable hydrogel. Also disclosed are hydrogel coated orthopedic fastener devices in the form of a K-wire or bone screw, a method for stabilizing a fractured long bone fracture by inserting an orthopedic fastener into the medullary canal of the bone and a kit for fastener implantation.
Claims23
An orthopedic fastener for internal fixation of a fractured long bone comprising an IM nail coated on its external surface with a bioabsorbable or biodegradable hydrogel.
A method for stabilizing a bone fracture comprising, inserting an orthopedic fastener into the medullary canal of a bone having a fracture, wherein said orthopedic fastener comprises an IM nail coated on its external surface with a bioabsorbable or biodegradable hydrogel.
A kit for fastener implantation in a fractured long bone, said kit comprising:
- an orthopedic fastener comprising an IM nail coated on its external surface with a bioabsorbable or biodegradable hydrogel;
- a guide wire;
- and a pusher that is movable along the guide wire.
An orthopedic fastener device for fixation of a fractured bone comprising a K-Wire coated on its external surface with a bioabsorbable or biodegradable hydrogel.
An orthopedic fastener device for fixation of a fractured bone, comprising a bone screw coated on its external surface with a bioabsorbable or biodegradable hydrogel.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.