Medeon Biodesign, Inc.

Avantec Vascular Corporation

Panther Orthopedics, Inc.

Kathryn A Stecco

Carlos Castro

Damon Covell Campbell

Frank P Becking

Roger William Sharpe

Forrest Grinstead

Stephen Powelson

Bone and joint stabilization devices or systems are described that include multiple-layer bodies. The approach offers dramatically improved fatigue life as compared to one-piece spring members that are otherwise similar or comparable. Coordinated improved-strength anchor embodiments, anchor loading tools and methods of use are also described.

Strength and fatigue life improvements for active bone and joint stabilization devices

Components and associated methods of manufacture or assembly and/or use for bone and joint stabilization devices or systems are described. The components include features for device introduction, attaching a distal anchoring foot or threaded screw to an elongate spring-type member, anchoring head features for stabilizing position of the elongate member when engaged within the head and/or digital or electronic methods for tensioning the subject devices.

Active bone and joint stabilization device features

Implant tensioning and/or implant anchor deployment devices are described. Certain embodiments may be recognized in the form of a so-called tensioning 'gun.' Other embodiments take a simpler and more compact form. Various optional features are described in connection with these embodiments. Optional aspects of anchor embodiments for the subject implants are also described. Some of these features are coordinated for use with the implant tensioning and anchor deployment instrument, others are not.

Anchors and tensioner and anchor loading systems for active bone and joint stabilization devices

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Kathryn A Stecco