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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 18, 2025
Filed:
May. 31, 2023
Applicant:
Arthrex, Inc., Naples, FL (US);
Inventors:
Paul Fein, Maynard, MA (US);
Alexander DelMonaco, Chelmsford, MA (US);
Chris Powell, Naples, FL (US);
Assignee:
Arthrex, Inc., Naples, FL (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
A61B 17/068 (2006.01); A61B 17/064 (2006.01); A61B 17/072 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
A61B 17/0682 (2013.01); A61B 17/0642 (2013.01); A61B 17/0644 (2013.01); A61B 17/072 (2013.01); A61B 2017/07228 (2013.01);
Abstract
A multi-staple inserter and drill guide, and methods of use thereof, are disclosed therein. The orthopedic staples can also be used in addition to interfragmentary screws to apply further compression of the bone fragments.