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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 18, 2020
Filed:
Jul. 16, 2018
Seth Mccullen, Greenville, SC (US);
Mario Alberto Accardi, London, GB;
Seth McCullen, Greenville, SC (US);
Mario Alberto Accardi, London, GB;
Other;
Abstract
An implant device used to replace and restore the function of the knee meniscus in a human. The compliant, yet resilient device is comprised of a biocompatible, non-degradable three-dimensional body comprised of at least a central body, a second structure, a third structure, and a coating. The device is concentrically aligned wherein the second structure is adjoined to the central body wherein the third structure is adjoined on the central body opposite of the second structure. The third structure further features a first and a second pulling element which is coupled to the central body and forms the outer periphery and major circumference of the device. The device is comprised of multiple components which provide tensile strength, compressive resilience, and attachment mechanisms for replacing the meniscus. Each structure is comprised of multiple surfaces which are further reinforced, separated, and connected by an individual plurality of vertical elements. The implantable device further features a surface coating on the surface of the central body.