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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 16, 2024
Filed:
Sep. 12, 2022
Active Implants Llc, Memphis, TN (US);
Eran Linder-Ganz, Tel Aviv, IL;
Lex R. Giltaij, Odijk, NL;
Richard W. Treharne, Memphis, TN (US);
Thomas B. Buford, Laguna Beach, CA (US);
Dvora Galli, Lehavot Haviva, IL;
Abstract
A prosthetic device for use as an artificial meniscus is disclosed. The prosthetic device restores stress distribution, stability, and function to the knee joint after removal of the damaged natural meniscus. In some embodiments, the prosthetic device includes an anti-migration feature that inhibits extreme movement within the joint while permitting free floating over a significant range. In one aspect, the anti-migration feature is an enlarged anterior structure or a posterior meniscus remnant engaging channel while in another aspect, the anti-migration feature includes a tethering member. Still further, removable radiopaque features are provided to enhance trialing of the implant prior to final implantation within the joint.