Title:
ANCHORING IMPLANT
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO/2012/024445
Kind Code:
A3
Abstract:
An implant includes a collar configured for disposal within tissue. The collar defines an axial bore. A shaft extends between a first end and a second end. The shaft is configured for disposal with the bore of the collar. A base defines an axial bore having an inner surface configured for engagement with the shaft such that the base is axially movable relative to the shaft. At least one arm extends between the collar and the base. The at least one arm is movable via axial movement of the base relative to the shaft between a first position and a second position such that the at least one arm is expanded in a configuration to engage tissue. Methods of use are also disclosed.
Inventors:
SHIMKO DANIEL A (US)
DRAPEAU SUSAN J (US)
EMERTON KELLY BROOK (US)
DRAPEAU SUSAN J (US)
EMERTON KELLY BROOK (US)
Application Number:
PCT/US2011/048148
Publication Date:
May 10, 2012
Filing Date:
August 17, 2011
Export Citation:
Assignee:
WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC INC (US)
SHIMKO DANIEL A (US)
DRAPEAU SUSAN J (US)
EMERTON KELLY BROOK (US)
SHIMKO DANIEL A (US)
DRAPEAU SUSAN J (US)
EMERTON KELLY BROOK (US)
International Classes:
A61C8/00; A61C13/263; A61F2/28
Foreign References:
| US6991461B2 | 2006-01-31 | |||
| US5470230A | 1995-11-28 | |||
| US5951288A | 1999-09-14 | |||
| EP1844713A1 | 2007-10-17 |
Attorney, Agent or Firm:
BARKER, Robert T. (710 Medtronic ParkwayMinneapolis, Minnesota, US)
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