JOAN M SULLIVAN
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Method And Apparatus For Fixing A Graft In A Bone Tunnel
US Patent:
6716217, Apr 6, 2004
Filed:
May 23, 2000
Appl. No.:
09/577312
Inventors:
Daniel J. McKernan - Sylvania OH
Gregory R. Whittaker - Stoneham MA
Harold M. Martins - Newton MA
Joan M. Sullivan - Hanover MA
Gregory R. Whittaker - Stoneham MA
Harold M. Martins - Newton MA
Joan M. Sullivan - Hanover MA
Assignee:
Ethicon, Inc. - Sommerville NJ
International Classification:
A61B 1758
US Classification:
606 98, 606 72, 623 1311, 623 1312, 623 1313, 623 1314
Abstract:
A method for fixing a portion of a piece of tissue in a bone tunnel comprising the steps of placing the portion of a piece of tissue in the bone tunnel, advancing spaced-apart first and second metal wires though the bone, transversely of the bone tunnel, so as to intersect the bone tunnel and extend into the portion of a piece of tissue, removing one of the wires and replacing the one removed wire with a first rod, and removing the other of the wires and replacing the other removed wire with a second rod, whereby to retain the portion of a piece of tissue in the bone tunnel with the rods.
Method And Apparatus For Fixing A Graft In A Bone Tunnel
US Patent:
6540783, Apr 1, 2003
Filed:
Sep 5, 2000
Appl. No.:
09/655271
Inventors:
Gregory R. Whittaker - Stoneham MA
Harold M. Martins - Newton MA
Joan M. Sullivan - Hanover MA
Harold M. Martins - Newton MA
Joan M. Sullivan - Hanover MA
Assignee:
Ethicon, Inc. - Somerville NJ
International Classification:
A61F 208
US Classification:
623 1314, 623 1311, 606232
Abstract:
A method for fixing a bone block in a bone tunnel comprising the steps of placing the bone block in the bone tunnel, advancing spaced-apart first and second metal wires through the bone, transversely of the bone tunnel, so as to intersect the bone block and extend through the bone block, removing one of the wires and replacing the one removed wire with a first absorbable rod, and removing the other of the wires and replacing the other removed wire with a second absorbable rod, whereby to retain the bone block in the bone tunnel with the absorbable rods.
Method And Apparatus For Fixing A Bone Block In A Bone Tunnel
US Patent:
5849013, Dec 15, 1998
Filed:
Jan 14, 1997
Appl. No.:
8/783627
Inventors:
Gregory R. Whittaker - Stoneham MA
Harold M. Martins - Newton MA
Shawn T. Huxel - Lakehurst NJ
Joan M. Sullivan - Hanover MA
Ronald L. Taylor - Everett MA
Harold M. Martins - Newton MA
Shawn T. Huxel - Lakehurst NJ
Joan M. Sullivan - Hanover MA
Ronald L. Taylor - Everett MA
International Classification:
A61B 1756
US Classification:
606 72
Abstract:
A method for fixing a bone block in a bone tunnel comprising the steps of placing the bone block in the bone tunnel, advancing spaced-apart first and second metal wires through the bone, transversely of the bone tunnel, so as to intersect the bone block and extend through the bone block, removing one of the wires and replacing the one removed wire with a first absorbable rod, and removing the other of the wires and replacing the other removed wire with a second absorbable rod, whereby to retain the bone block in the bone tunnel with the absorbable rods.
Method Of Performing Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Using Biodegradable Interference Screw
US Patent:
8016865, Sep 13, 2011
Filed:
Sep 29, 2003
Appl. No.:
10/673737
Inventors:
Lisa Donnelly - Wayland MA, US
Yufu Li - Bridgewater NJ, US
Joan M. Sullivan - Hanover MA, US
Gregory Whittaker - Stoneham MA, US
J. Jenny Yuan - Neshanic Station NJ, US
Yufu Li - Bridgewater NJ, US
Joan M. Sullivan - Hanover MA, US
Gregory Whittaker - Stoneham MA, US
J. Jenny Yuan - Neshanic Station NJ, US
Assignee:
DePuy Mitek, Inc. - Raynham MA
International Classification:
A61B 17/56, A61F 2/02
US Classification:
606301, 606331, 623 1314, 623 2375
Abstract:
A method of replacing an ACL with a graft. The method provides for the drilling bone tunnels in a femur and a tibia. A replacement graft is provided having first and second ends. A biodegradable composite screw is provided. The screw is made from a biodegradable polymer and a bioceramic or a bioglass. At least one end of the graft is secured in a bone tunnel using the biodegradable composite screw.
Method And Apparatus For Fixing A Graft In A Bone Tunnel
US Patent:
2004001, Jan 22, 2004
Filed:
Apr 1, 2003
Appl. No.:
10/404685
Inventors:
Gregory Whittaker - Stoneham MA, US
Harold Martins - Newton MA, US
Joan Sullivan - Hanover MA, US
Ronald Taylor - Everett MA, US
Harold Martins - Newton MA, US
Joan Sullivan - Hanover MA, US
Ronald Taylor - Everett MA, US
Assignee:
ETHICON, Inc.
International Classification:
A61F002/08
US Classification:
623/013140
Abstract:
A method for fixing a bone block in a bone tunnel comprising the steps of placing the bone block in the bone tunnel, advancing spaced-apart first and second metal wires through the bone, transversely of the bone tunnel, so as to intersect the bone block and extend through the bone block, removing one of the wires and replacing the one removed wire with a first absorbable rod, and removing the other of the wires and replacing the other removed wire with a second absorbable rod, whereby to retain the bone block in the bone tunnel with the absorbable rods.
Method And Apparatus For Fixing A Graft In A Bone Tunnel
US Patent:
2005001, Jan 13, 2005
Filed:
Apr 6, 2004
Appl. No.:
10/818860
Inventors:
Daniel McKernan - Sylvania OH, US
Gregory Whittaker - Stoneham MA, US
Harold Martins - Newton MA, US
Joan Sullivan - Hanover MA, US
Ronald Taylor - Everett MA, US
Gregory Whittaker - Stoneham MA, US
Harold Martins - Newton MA, US
Joan Sullivan - Hanover MA, US
Ronald Taylor - Everett MA, US
International Classification:
A61F002/08
US Classification:
623013140, 623013170, 623902000
Abstract:
A method for fixing a portion of a piece of tissue in a bone tunnel comprising the steps of placing the portion of a piece of tissue in the bone tunnel, advancing spaced-apart first and second metal wires though the bone, transversely of the bone tunnel, so as to intersect the bone tunnel and extend into the portion of a piece of tissue, removing one of the wires and replacing the one removed wire with a first rod, and removing the other of the wires and replacing the other removed wire with a second rod, whereby to retain the portion of a piece of tissue in the bone tunnel with the rods.
Method And Apparatus For Fixing A Graft In A Bone Tunnel
US Patent:
2006012, Jun 15, 2006
Filed:
Jan 30, 2006
Appl. No.:
11/343141
Inventors:
Daniel McKernan - Sylvania OH, US
Gregory Whittaker - Stoneham MA, US
Harold Martins - Newton MA, US
Joan Sullivan - Hanover MA, US
Ronald Taylor - Everett MA, US
Gregory Whittaker - Stoneham MA, US
Harold Martins - Newton MA, US
Joan Sullivan - Hanover MA, US
Ronald Taylor - Everett MA, US
International Classification:
A61B 17/17, A61F 2/08, A61B 17/90
US Classification:
606098000, 623013140, 606104000
Abstract:
A method for fixing a portion of a piece of tissue in a bone tunnel comprising the steps of placing the portion of a piece of tissue in the bone tunnel, advancing spaced-apart first and second metal wires though the bone, transversely of the bone tunnel, so as to intersect the bone tunnel and extend into the portion of a piece of tissue, removing one of the wires and replacing the one removed wire with a first rod, and removing the other of the wires and replacing the other removed wire with a second rod, whereby to retain the portion of a piece of tissue in the bone tunnel with the rods.
Method Of Performing Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Using Biodegradable Interference Screw
US Patent:
2007009, Apr 26, 2007
Filed:
Nov 27, 2006
Appl. No.:
11/604427
Inventors:
Lisa Donnelly - Wayland MA, US
Yufu Li - Bridgewater NJ, US
Joan Sullivan - Hanover MA, US
Gregory Whittaker - Stoneham MA, US
J. Yuan - Neshanic Station NJ, US
Yufu Li - Bridgewater NJ, US
Joan Sullivan - Hanover MA, US
Gregory Whittaker - Stoneham MA, US
J. Yuan - Neshanic Station NJ, US
International Classification:
A61F 2/08
US Classification:
623013140
Abstract:
A method of replacing an ACL with a graft. The method provides for the drilling bone tunnels in a femur and a tibia. A replacement graft is provided having first and second ends. A biodegradable composite screw is provided. The screw is made from a biodegradable polymer and a bioceramic or a bioglass. At least one end of the graft is secured in a bone tunnel using the biodegradable composite screw.
Method Of Performing Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Using Biodegradable Interference Screw
US Patent:
2011028, Nov 17, 2011
Filed:
Jul 26, 2011
Appl. No.:
13/191078
Inventors:
Lisa Donnelly - Wayland MA, US
Yufu Li - Bridgewater NJ, US
Joan M. Sullivan - Hanover MA, US
Gregory Whittaker - Stoneham MA, US
J. Jenny Yuan - Neshanic Station NJ, US
Yufu Li - Bridgewater NJ, US
Joan M. Sullivan - Hanover MA, US
Gregory Whittaker - Stoneham MA, US
J. Jenny Yuan - Neshanic Station NJ, US
Assignee:
DEPUY MITEK, INC. - Raynham MA
International Classification:
A61F 2/08
US Classification:
623 1314
Abstract:
A method of replacing an ACL with a graft. The method provides for the drilling bone tunnels in a femur and a tibia. A replacement graft is provided having first and second ends. A biodegradable composite screw is provided. The screw is made from a biodegradable polymer and a bioceramic or a bioglass. At least one end of the graft is secured in a bone tunnel using the biodegradable composite screw.
Method And Apparatus For Fixing A Graft In A Bone Tunnel
US Patent:
6066173, May 23, 2000
Filed:
Jan 28, 1998
Appl. No.:
9/015493
Inventors:
Daniel J. McKernan - Sylvania OH
Gregory R. Whittaker - Stoneham MA
Harold M. Martins - Newton MA
Joan M. Sullivan - Hanover MA
Ronald L. Taylor - Everett MA
Gregory R. Whittaker - Stoneham MA
Harold M. Martins - Newton MA
Joan M. Sullivan - Hanover MA
Ronald L. Taylor - Everett MA
Assignee:
Ethicon, Inc. - Somerville NJ
International Classification:
A61F 208
US Classification:
623 13
Abstract:
A method for fixing a portion of a piece of tissue in a bone tunnel comprising the steps of placing the portion of a piece of tissue in the bone tunnel, advancing spaced-apart first and second metal wires though the bone, transversely of the bone tunnel, so as to intersect the bone tunnel and extend into the portion of a piece of tissue, removing one of the wires and replacing the one removed wire with a first rod, and removing the other of the wires and replacing the other removed wire with a second rod, whereby to retain the portion of a piece of tissue in the bone tunnel with the rods.