Biocompatible absorbable polymer plating system for tissue fixation
AssigneeEthicon, Inc.
InventorsKevin L. Cooper, David W. Overaker
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Abstract
An absorbable biocompatible polymeric plate is described. The plate has channels on its top surface and through its thickness for receiving sutures to secure soft tissue proximally to the device. The plate also has notches on its bottom surface for added security of soft tissue when conditions require the surgeon to attach tissue beneath the plate.
Claims21
A biocompatible plate having an upper surface, a lower surface, fastener openings extending through the plate from the upper surface to the lower surface;
- and one or more channels traversing the plate for attaching at least one suture to the plate.
A biocompatible plate having an upper surface, a lower surface, fastener openings extending through the plate from the upper surface to the lower surface, risers extending from the lower surface;
- and one or more channels for attaching at least one suture to the plate.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.