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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 14, 2012
Filed:
Oct. 10, 2008
James D. Ralph, Bethlehem, PA (US);
Peter A. Zahos, Harrington Park, NJ (US);
Thomas N. Troxell, Pottstown, PA (US);
Mark Michels, Glen Mills, PA (US);
James D. Ralph, Bethlehem, PA (US);
Peter A. Zahos, Harrington Park, NJ (US);
Thomas N. Troxell, Pottstown, PA (US);
Mark Michels, Glen Mills, PA (US);
Z&R Medical, L.L.C., Hackensack, NJ (US);
Abstract
Craniotomy closure systems comprising surgical fasteners and a protective covering over the dura are described for use in reattaching a skull flap removed from the skull of a patient during brain surgery. Methods of using the same are also described. Surgical strips optionally used in combination with the craniotomy closure systems are shaped to follow the perimeter contour of the skull flap. The craniotomy closure systems are designed to encourage bone growth and healing of the skull flap and they can be used to deliver medication and bone growth enhancement materials to the surgical site.