Patents Assigned to Linvatec Biomaterials Ltd.
  • Device for inserting surgical implants
    Patent number: 6951565
    Abstract: Devices for dispensing suture threads and/or suture threads with needles attached to them that are particularly useful for inserting surgical implants, such as suture anchors, that make use of sutures. The devices use a novel spool design to safely and neatly hold the suture thread and/or needles until the surgeon wishes to dispense them.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2005
    Assignee: Linvatec Biomaterials Ltd.
    Inventors: Michael Keane, Bill Reimels, Michael Waters