MARK JASON LEMOS
Medical Practice in Carlisle, MA
License number
Pennsylvania MD040040E
Category
Medicine
Type
Medical Physician and Surgeon
Address
Address
2
Carlisle, MA 01741
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
Professional information
Soft Tissue Fixation Implant
US Patent:
2004006, Apr 8, 2004
Filed:
Oct 2, 2002
Appl. No.:
10/261413
Inventors:
Mark Lemos - Carlisle MA, US
Tero Valimaa - Turku, FI
Petri Kujansuu - Ikaalinen, FI
Mika Vihavainen - Tampere, FI
Pertti Tormala - Tampere, FI
Tero Valimaa - Turku, FI
Petri Kujansuu - Ikaalinen, FI
Mika Vihavainen - Tampere, FI
Pertti Tormala - Tampere, FI
International Classification:
A61B017/56
US Classification:
606/072000
Abstract:
In the present invention, a bioabsorbable implant is described, which may be manufactured of bioabsorbable polymer, copolymer, polymer alloy or fiber reinforced and/or particle filled composite, and which may be pushed into a hole or drill canal made in bone, for fixing a soft tissue graft into the drill hole. The implant of the present invention includes an body having an outer surface which comprises at least one gripping element to lock the implant directly into the drill hole, and at least one recess for receiving soft tissue grafts.