公开(公告)号：US20120004687A1

公开(公告)日：2012-01-05

申请号：US12963102

申请日：2010-12-08

Applicant: Reinhold Schmieding ,  R. Donald Grafton ,  Mark Brunsvold

Inventor： Reinhold Schmieding ,  R. Donald Grafton ,  Mark Brunsvold

IPC: A61B17/04

CPC classification number: A61B17/0401 ,  A61B2017/00004 ,  A61B2017/0409 ,  A61B2017/0414 ,  A61B2017/044 ,  Y10S606/916

Abstract: A suture anchor has a continuous thread spiraling around a tapering central core. At the distal end, the suture anchor terminates in a rounded point. At the proximal end of the suture anchor is an eye for receiving suture. The suture anchor has a large thread surface per turn of thread. Anti-backout ridges can be formed on the front and/or back faces of the threads. A driver for the suture anchor is provided, the driver including a shaft having a central axis, a length, a distal end, and a proximal end. The shaft is provided at its distal end with an opening aligned with the central axis of the shaft, for receiving the hexagonal proximal end of the suture anchor. One or more sutures threaded through the suture eye are threaded through the hollow tubular shaft. The suture is pulled into and captured by V-shaped notches on the proximal end of the handle to hold the suture anchor in place on the distal end of the driver under the tension of the captured sutures.

Abstract translation: 缝合锚具有围绕逐渐变细的中心芯螺旋的连续螺纹。 在远端，缝线锚终止于圆角。 在缝合锚的近端是接收缝线的眼睛。 缝合锚具每一圈螺纹具有大的螺纹表面。 可以在螺纹的前表面和/或后表面上形成抗回退脊。 提供了一种用于缝合锚固件的驱动器，该驱动器包括具有中心轴线，长度，远端和近端的轴。 轴在其远端处设置有与轴的中心轴线对准的开口，用于接收缝合线锚的六边形近端。 穿过缝合线的一根或多根缝合线穿过中空管状轴。 将缝合线拉入手柄的近端处的V形凹口并被捕获，以在所捕获的缝合线的张力下将缝线锚固件保持在驾驶员的远端上的适当位置。

公开(公告)号：US07892256B2

公开(公告)日：2011-02-22

申请号：US10970380

申请日：2004-10-22

Applicant: R. Donald Grafton ,  Stephen S. Burkhart

Inventor： R. Donald Grafton ,  Stephen S. Burkhart

IPC: A61B17/04 ,  A61B17/06

CPC classification number: A61B17/06166 ,  A61B17/0485 ,  A61B2017/044 ,  D04C1/12 ,  D10B2403/0311 ,  D10B2509/04

Abstract: A suture tape construct is made of braided high strength surgical suture material. A length of round braided suture extends along the entire length of the suture tape. A middle portion of the suture tape features a flat braid added to the round braided suture. The suture is incorporated centrally into the flat braid, providing a backbone to the construct. Transition sections at either end of the flat braid are tapered to allow the suture tape to pass easily through openings during surgical procedures. The suture tape is a braided construction of ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene fiber blended with fibers of one or more long chain synthetic polymers, preferably polyester. The suture tape is indicated for high demand orthopedic repairs such as arthroscopic reconstruction for acromioclavicular joint separation, for example. The broad footprint of the suture tape is appropriate for repairs in degenerative cuff tissue where tissue pull-through may be a concern.

Abstract translation: 缝合带结构由编织的高强度手术缝合材料制成。 圆形编织缝线的长度沿着缝合带的整个长度延伸。 缝合带的中间部分具有加在圆形编织缝线上的扁平编织物。 缝合线集中在扁平编织物中，为结构提供骨干。 扁平编织物两端的过渡部分是锥形的，以允许缝合带在外科手术过程中容易地通过开口。 缝合带是与一种或多种长链合成聚合物纤维混纺的超高分子量聚乙烯纤维的编织结构，优选聚酯。 例如，缝合带用于高需求矫形修复，例如关节镜重建用于肩锁关节分离。 缝合带的广泛足迹适用于退化性袖带组织中的修复，其中组织穿透可能是一个问题。

公开(公告)号：US07820638B2

公开(公告)日：2010-10-26

申请号：US10635444

申请日：2003-08-07

Applicant: R. Donald Grafton

Inventor： R. Donald Grafton

IPC: A61K31/726 ,  A61K31/728 ,  C07H5/06 ,  C12P19/04

CPC classification number: A61L27/34 ,  A61L31/10 ,  A61L2400/10 ,  C08L5/08

Abstract: A method for lubricating an implant or graft prior to implantation into a target implant site which enhances the lubricity of the implant or graft and promotes bone growth. The method comprises the steps of lubricating the implant or graft with the composition comprising hyaluronic acid and optionally a growth factor and/or an antiseptic and/or antibiotic, and subsequently implanting the lubricated implant or graft into a target implant site.

Abstract translation: 一种用于在植入到靶植入部位之前润滑植入物或移植物的方法，其增强植入物或移植物的润滑性并促进骨生长。 该方法包括以下步骤：用包含透明质酸和任选的生长因子和/或防腐剂和/或抗生素的组合物润滑植入物或移植物，随后将润滑的植入物或移植物植入靶植入部位。

公开(公告)号：US07803173B2

公开(公告)日：2010-09-28

申请号：US11392798

申请日：2006-03-30

Applicant: Stephen S. Burkhart ,  R. Donald Grafton

Inventor： Stephen S. Burkhart ,  R. Donald Grafton

IPC: A61B17/04 ,  A61B17/84

CPC classification number: A61L17/04 ,  A61B17/0401 ,  A61B17/06166 ,  A61B2017/0409 ,  A61B2017/0412 ,  A61B2017/0414 ,  A61B2017/0427 ,  A61B2017/0438 ,  A61B2017/044 ,  A61B2017/0461

Abstract: A chain of loops of braided high strength suture for surgical applications. The suture chain is advantageous for use in knotless fixation of soft tissue to bone, and can be used for knotless side-to-side suturing of U-shaped defects, such as rotator cuff tears.

Abstract translation: 用于手术应用的编织高强度缝合线环。 缝合链有利于将软组织固定在骨头上，并可用于U形缺陷的无缝侧面缝合，例如肩袖撕裂。

公开(公告)号：US06994719B2

公开(公告)日：2006-02-07

申请号：US10358399

申请日：2003-02-05

Applicant: R. Donald Grafton

Inventor： R. Donald Grafton

IPC: A61B17/04

CPC classification number: D04C1/06 ,  A61B17/06166 ,  A61B90/92 ,  A61B2017/0409 ,  A61B2017/0414 ,  A61B2017/0416 ,  A61B2017/06028 ,  A61L17/04 ,  A61L17/12 ,  C08L23/06 ,  C08L67/00 ,  C08L2203/12 ,  C08L2207/068 ,  D07B1/025 ,  D07B2201/1096 ,  D07B2205/2014 ,  D07B2801/10

Abstract: A high strength abrasion resistant surgical suture material with improved tie down characteristics is color coded for visualization and identification purposes. The suture features a multifilament cover formed of strands of ultra high molecular weight long chain polyethylene braided with polyester, nylon or a bioabsorbable material. Selected nylon fibers in the cover are provided in a color contrasting with the other cover fibers to provide an identifiable trace. The cover surrounds a core formed of twisted strands of ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene. The suture, provided in a #2 size, has the strength of #5 Ethibond, is ideally suited for most orthopedic procedures, and can be attached to a suture anchor or a curved needle. The identifiable trace preferably is provided along one half of the length of the suture, so that when the suture is loaded onto a suture anchor, for example, the two legs of the length of suture on either side of the suture anchor can be readily identified.

公开(公告)号：US06511499B2

公开(公告)日：2003-01-28

申请号：US09823988

申请日：2001-04-03

Applicant: Reinhold Schmieding ,  R. Donald Grafton ,  Mark Brunsvold

Inventor： Reinhold Schmieding ,  R. Donald Grafton ,  Mark Brunsvold

IPC: A61B1704

CPC classification number: A61B17/0401 ,  A61B2017/00004 ,  A61B2017/0409 ,  A61B2017/0414 ,  A61B2017/044 ,  Y10S606/916

Abstract: A corkscrew suture anchor has a continuous thread spiralling around a tapering central core. At the distal end, the suture anchor terminates in a rounded point. At the proximal end of the suture anchor is an eye for receiving suture. The suture anchor has a large thread surface per turn of thread. Anti-backout ridges can be formed on the front and/or back faces of the threads. A driver for the suture anchor is provided, the driver including a shaft having a central axis, a length, a distal end, and a proximal end. The shaft is provided at its distal end with an opening aligned with the central axis of the shaft, for receiving the hexagonal proximal end of the suture anchor. One or more sutures threaded through the suture eye are threaded through the hollow tubular shaft. The suture is pulled into and captured by V-shaped notches on the proximal end of the handle to hold the suture anchor in place on the distal end of the driver under the tension of the captured sutures.

Abstract translation: 开瓶器缝合锚具有围绕逐渐变细的中心芯螺旋的连续螺纹。 在远端，缝线锚终止于圆角。 在缝合锚的近端是接收缝线的眼睛。 缝合锚具每一圈螺纹具有大的螺纹表面。 可以在螺纹的前表面和/或后表面上形成抗回退脊。 提供了一种用于缝合锚固件的驱动器，该驱动器包括具有中心轴线，长度，远端和近端的轴。 轴在其远端处设置有与轴的中心轴线对准的开口，用于接收缝合线锚的六边形近端。 穿过缝合线的一根或多根缝合线穿过中空管状轴。 将缝合线拉入手柄的近端处的V形凹口并被捕获，以在所捕获的缝合线的张力下将缝线锚固件保持在驾驶员的远端上的适当位置。

公开(公告)号：US06319270B1

公开(公告)日：2001-11-20

申请号：US09469177

申请日：1999-12-21

Applicant: R. Donald Grafton ,  Mark Brunsvold

Inventor： R. Donald Grafton ,  Mark Brunsvold

IPC: A61B1704

CPC classification number: A61L31/06 ,  A61B17/0401 ,  A61B17/8615 ,  A61B17/8625 ,  A61B17/8635 ,  A61B17/8877 ,  A61B2017/00004 ,  A61B2017/0409 ,  A61B2017/0414 ,  A61B2017/044 ,  A61B2017/0445 ,  A61B2017/0458 ,  A61F2/0805 ,  A61F2/0811 ,  A61F2002/0841 ,  A61F2002/0858 ,  A61F2002/0888 ,  A61F2002/30062 ,  A61F2210/0004 ,  C08L67/04

Abstract: A headed bioabsorbable tissue anchor has a continuous thread spiraling around a tapering central core. At the distal end, the headed bioabsorbable tissue anchor terminates in a flat point. At the proximal end, the bioabsorbable tissue anchor has a flat, disk-shaped head for engaging tissue, and slots formed in the head for engaging a driver. The headed bioabsorbable tissue anchor has a large thread surface per turn of thread. As the anchor is turned into bone for engaging cancellous bone, the disk-shaped head engages and anchors the tissue to the bone.

Abstract translation: 带头的生物可吸收组织锚固件具有围绕锥形中心芯螺旋形的连续螺纹。 在远端，头部生物可吸收组织锚终止于平坦点。 在近端，生物可吸收组织锚固件具有用于接合组织的平坦的盘形头部，以及形成在头部中的用于接合驾驶员的槽。 头部生物可吸收组织锚具每一圈螺纹具有大的螺纹表面。 当锚固件变成用于接合松质骨的骨骼时，盘形头部接合并将组织锚固到骨骼上。

公开(公告)号：US5964783A

公开(公告)日：1999-10-12

申请号：US178415

申请日：1998-10-26

Applicant: R. Donald Grafton ,  Barton W. Bracy

Inventor： R. Donald Grafton ,  Barton W. Bracy

IPC: A61B17/00 ,  A61B17/04 ,  A61B17/06

CPC classification number: A61B17/0401 ,  A61B17/06004 ,  A61B2017/00004 ,  A61B2017/00526 ,  A61B2017/044 ,  A61B2017/0456 ,  A61B2017/0458 ,  A61B2017/0461 ,  A61B2017/06176 ,  A61B2017/0619 ,  Y10S606/91

Abstract: An insert-molded suture anchor having a biodegradable polymer body molded around a loop of suture. A drive head disposed on the proximal end of the body, and a screw thread spirals around the body. The suture is held securely within the anchor body by forming irregularities in the braided suture used to form the anchor. The anchor is produced by placing the braided suture within an injection mold, and injecting biodegradable polymer into the mold.

Abstract translation: 一种嵌入成型的缝合锚，其具有围绕缝合线环模制的可生物降解的聚合物体。 驱动头设置在主体的近端上，螺旋螺旋绕身体。 缝合线通过在用于形成锚固件的编织缝合线中形成凹凸而牢固地保持在锚固体内。 通过将编织缝线放置在注射模具内并将可生物降解的聚合物注射到模具中来生产锚固件。