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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 29, 2013
Filed:
Apr. 09, 2008
Avraham Shterling, Yarkona, IL;
Gal Zur, Petah Tiqwa, IL;
Eran Linder-ganz, Tel Aviv, IL;
Noam Weissberg, Rishon-Lezion, IL;
Avraham Shterling, Yarkona, IL;
Gal Zur, Petah Tiqwa, IL;
Eran Linder-Ganz, Tel Aviv, IL;
Noam Weissberg, Rishon-Lezion, IL;
Active Implants Corporation, Memphis, TN (US);
Abstract
A prosthetic device for use as an artificial meniscus is disclosed. The prosthetic device restores shock absorption, 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. The anti-migration feature is a bridge for engagement with a femur notch in some instances. Generally, the anti-migration feature allows the artificial meniscus to be implanted into the patient's knee and maintain its position within the knee without penetrating the adjacent bone. The bridge is reinforced with fibers in some instances.