Patents by Inventor Philippe Gedet
Philippe Gedet has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 11793506Abstract: A suture anchor method including a suture anchor and a suture anchor drive. The suture anchor is positionable on a rod of the suture anchor drive. The rod defines an awl for forming a hole in a bone. The suture anchor drive further has an impactor for moving the suture anchor along the rod between a retracted position and an advanced position so as to implant the suture anchor in the bone with the awl positioned in the bone.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2021Date of Patent: October 24, 2023Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventors: Nicolas Bouduban, Patrick Burki, Beat Lechmann, Philippe Gedet
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Publication number: 20230079284Abstract: A suture includes an outer sheath with color marks and a background visually distinguishable from the color marks. Each color mark has exposed portions of at least two colored yarns of first and second different colors. The background includes exposed portions of background yarns of a background color. The background yarns and the colored yarns are braided to each other. The first and second colors are different from the background color. The color marks are arranged in at least one row along a longitudinal direction of the suture. Each color mark is longitudinally shifted with respect to a subsequent color mark in a same row by a first shift, and the exposed portions of the colored yarns of each color mark are substantially parallel to each other and arranged in a sequence along the longitudinal direction of the suture.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 3, 2021Publication date: March 16, 2023Inventors: Francesco SICCARDI, Ernst KEHRLI, Sascha BERBERICH, Philippe GÉDET
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Patent number: 11197667Abstract: A compression screw comprising a threaded shaft and a head associated with the proximal end of the shaft. The head has a plurality of outwardly extending projections spaced from one another so as to define a plurality of recesses there between for receiving a screw drive in such a way that rotational force may be transferred from the screw drive to the screw. The projections of the head may be provided with suture fixation holes or a suture coupling may be positioned over the shaft so as to extend between the projections of the head.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 2017Date of Patent: December 14, 2021Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventors: Nicolas Bouduban, Patrick Burki, Urs Hulliger, Philippe Gedet, Beat Lechmann, Wamis Singhatat, Scott Larsen
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Publication number: 20210369262Abstract: A suture anchor method including a suture anchor and a suture anchor drive. The suture anchor is positionable on a rod of the suture anchor drive. The rod defines an awl for forming a hole in a bone. The suture anchor drive further has an impactor for moving the suture anchor along the rod between a retracted position and an advanced position so as to implant the suture anchor in the bone with the awl positioned in the bone.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2021Publication date: December 2, 2021Inventors: Nicolas Bouduban, Patrick Burki, Beat Lechmann, Philippe Gedet
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Patent number: 11154292Abstract: The implantable textile anchor includes a collapsible member including a first end, a second end and a plurality of eyelets arranged between the first end and the second end, and at least one filament. The collapsible member is braided to form bifurcating and converging portions, which define the eyelets. The at least one filament is guided through eyelets of the collapsible member so that by pulling on the at least one filament the collapsible member collapses to a form with an increased lateral extension. The at least one filament is knotted to an eyelet and/or the at least one filament and at least a second filament are made integral with the collapsible member.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 2017Date of Patent: October 26, 2021Assignee: MEISTER & CIE AG HASLE-RÜEGSAUInventors: Marcel Meister, Philippe Gédet
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Patent number: 11033259Abstract: A suture anchor method including a suture anchor and a suture anchor drive. The suture anchor is positionable on a rod of the suture anchor drive. The rod defines an awl for forming a hole in a bone. The suture anchor drive further has an impactor for moving the suture anchor along the rod between a retracted position and an advanced position so as to implant the suture anchor in the bone with the awl positioned in the bone.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2018Date of Patent: June 15, 2021Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventors: Nicolas Bouduban, Patrick Burki, Beat Lechmann, Philippe Gedet
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Patent number: 10842545Abstract: An implant assembly includes a first implant member, a second implant member, and a contractible element that is connected between the first and second implant members. The first implant member is configured to be placed against a first bone portion, and the second implant member is configured to be placed against a second bone portion. The contractible element is fixed at a first end to one of the first and second implant members, and movable at a second end with respect to one of the first and second implant members so as to induce tension in the suture, thereby providing a compressive force against the first and second bone portions. The second end can then be fixed with respect to the first and second implant members. The contractible element can contract in length in response to bodily fluids, thereby ensuring adequate post-operative compression. An instrument is also disclosed that is configured to implant the first and second implant members adjacent the first and second bone portions, respectively.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2017Date of Patent: November 24, 2020Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventors: Philippe Gédet, Robert Frigg
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Patent number: 10660638Abstract: A fastening element includes (a) a non-load bearing core, the non-load bearing core includes a first biocompatible polymer; and (b) a load bearing sheath, the load bearing sheath including a second biocompatible polymer, wherein the load bearing sheath surrounds the non-load bearing core. The fastening element can be used as a suture, shoe lace or rope. The non-load bearing core has a Durometer Hardness Type A value ranging from 15 to 30. The load bearing sheath is formed from a plurality of yarns, each yarn comprising a plurality of filaments in form of mono or multifilament of the second biocompatible polymer. Each yarn may have a tenacity at break value ranging from 30 cN/dtex to 45 cN/dtex.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2013Date of Patent: May 26, 2020Assignee: DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: Philippe Gedet, Beat Lechmann, Cyril Voisard
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Patent number: 10463471Abstract: Methods and devices for positioning and securing ligament grafts are provided. In general, the devices and methods utilize an implant having a particular outer surface profile and a bone tunnel having a complementary profile to provide a form fit between the implant and bone that utilizes friction to position and secure a ligament graft within the bone. Such an implant can be used in conjunction with a variety of ligament grafts, including hamstring ligament grafts. In addition, an “outside in” approach can be utilized with the implant to minimize the risk of damaging adjacent tissue during an operation and provide enhanced surgeon control. The devices and methods can be utilized in connection with repairing or replacing ligaments in a variety of joints, but can in some embodiments have particular utility in cruciate ligament reconstruction procedures.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2014Date of Patent: November 5, 2019Assignee: MEDOS INTERNATIONAL SARLInventors: Nicolas Bouduban, Patrick Burki, Philippe Gedet, Beat Lechmann
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Publication number: 20190038277Abstract: The implantable textile anchor includes a collapsible member including a first end, a second end and a plurality of eyelets arranged between the first end and the second end, and at least one filament. The collapsible member is braided to form bifurcating and converging portions, which define the eyelets. The at least one filament is guided through eyelets of the collapsible member so that by pulling on the at least one filament the collapsible member collapses to a form with an increased lateral extension. The at least one filament is knotted to an eyelet and/or the at least one filament and at least a second filament are made integral with the collapsible member.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 20, 2017Publication date: February 7, 2019Inventors: Marcel MEISTER, Philippe GÉDET
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Publication number: 20190029666Abstract: A suture anchor method including a suture anchor and a suture anchor drive. The suture anchor is positionable on a rod of the suture anchor drive. The rod defines an awl for forming a hole in a bone. The suture anchor drive further has an impactor for moving the suture anchor along the rod between a retracted position and an advanced position so as to implant the suture anchor in the bone with the awl positioned in the bone.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 2, 2018Publication date: January 31, 2019Inventors: Nicolas Bouduban, Patrick Burki, Beat Lechmann, Philippe Gedet
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Patent number: 10130479Abstract: A method and apparatus for replacing damaged meniscal tissue includes a meniscus implant including a porous body having a plurality of interconnected open micro-pores and one or more open cavities for receiving meniscal tissue. The interconnected micro-pores are arranged to allow fluid to flow into the porous body and are in fluid communication with the one or more open cavities.Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 2015Date of Patent: November 20, 2018Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventors: Philippe Gedet, Beat Lechmann, Nicolas Bouduban
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Patent number: 10092284Abstract: A suture anchor system and method including a suture anchor and a suture anchor drive. The suture anchor is positionable on a rod of the suture anchor drive. The rod defines an awl for forming a hole in a bone. The suture anchor drive further has an impactor for moving the suture anchor along the rod between a retracted position and an advanced position so as to implant the suture anchor in the bone with the awl positioned in the bone.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2012Date of Patent: October 9, 2018Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventors: Nicolas Bouduban, Beat Lechmann, Philippe Gedet, Patrick Burki
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Publication number: 20180185135Abstract: The Implantable holding device for acting on bones, in particular for ligament reconstruction and/or stabilization of a joint, includes a flexible loop member having a first end, a second end and a plurality of eyelets, and a support member configured to lie against a bone and including an attachment element. The loop member being braided to form bifurcating and converging portions which define the eyelets. The support member has a first attachment location for attachment of the first end of the loop member and a second attachment location for attaching the loop member by passing a portion of the attachment element through an eyelet.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2016Publication date: July 5, 2018Inventors: Marcel MEISTER, Philippe GEDET
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Publication number: 20180028244Abstract: An implant assembly includes a first implant member, a second implant member, and a contractible element that is connected between the first and second implant members. The first implant member is configured to be placed against a first bone portion, and the second implant member is configured to be placed against a second bone portion. The contractible element is fixed at a first end to one of the first and second implant members, and movable at a second end with respect to one of the first and second implant members so as to induce tension in the suture, thereby providing a compressive force against the first and second bone portions. The second end can then be fixed with respect to the first and second implant members. The contractible element can contract in length in response to bodily fluids, thereby ensuring adequate post-operative compression. An instrument is also disclosed that is configured to implant the first and second implant members adjacent the first and second bone portions, respectively.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2017Publication date: February 1, 2018Inventors: Philippe Gédet, Robert Frigg
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Patent number: 9795426Abstract: An implant assembly includes a first implant member, a second implant member, and a contractible element that is connected between the first and second implant members. The first implant member is configured to be placed against a first bone portion, and the second implant member is configured to be placed against a second bone portion. The contractible element is fixed at a first end to one of the first and second implant members, and movable at a second end with respect to one of the first and second implant members so as to induce tension in the suture, thereby providing a compressive force against the first and second bone portions. The second end can then be fixed with respect to the first and second implant members. The contractible element can contract in length in response to bodily fluids, thereby ensuring adequate post-operative compression. An instrument is also disclosed that is configured to implant the first and second implant members adjacent the first and second bone portions, respectively.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2013Date of Patent: October 24, 2017Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventors: Philippe Gédet, Robert Frigg
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Patent number: 9770260Abstract: A method for elongating a tendon including by moving a cutting blade along the tendon in a helical path so as to make a helical cut in the tendon which allows elongation of the tendon.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2015Date of Patent: September 26, 2017Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventors: Philippe Gedet, Andreas Appenzeller, Daniel Fluri
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Patent number: 9702037Abstract: A surgical implant comprising: a substrate having an exterior surface and a plurality of layers disposed over the substrate exterior surface. The substrate comprises a polymeric material, and the plurality of layers comprises: an activated substrate surface layer; a valve metal layer; and a porous valve metal oxide layer, wherein the valve metal layer is disposed between the activated substrate layer and the porous valve metal oxide layer. The disclosure provides for a method for producing a polymeric surgical implant. The exterior substrate surface is treated by one or more processes comprising: plasma activation; electron beam irradiation; ultraviolet light; and low energy Ar+ ion beam irradiation; producing an activated substrate surface layer. A plurality of layers is applied over the activated substrate surface layer. The surface is converted by a spark-anodization process in an alkaline bath containing Ca and P ions into a layer of porous valve metal oxide.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2016Date of Patent: July 11, 2017Assignee: DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: Cyril Voisard, Philippe Gédet, Nicolas Bouduban
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Publication number: 20170156726Abstract: A compression screw comprising a threaded shaft and a head associated with the proximal end of the shaft. The head has a plurality of outwardly extending projections spaced from one another so as to define a plurality of recesses there between for receiving a screw drive in such a way that rotational force may be transferred from the screw drive to the screw. The projections of the head may be provided with suture fixation holes or a suture coupling may be positioned over the shaft so as to extend between the projections of the head.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2017Publication date: June 8, 2017Inventors: Nicolas Bouduban, Patrick Burki, Urs Hulliger, Philippe Gedet, Beat Lechmann, Wamis Singhatat, Scott Larsen
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Patent number: 9498205Abstract: A fixation device, comprises an elongated element extending along a central axis, having a total length L and including a proximal section formed of a material that is substantially non-absorbent for electromagnetic radiation within a preselected wavelength range and a distal section formed of a material that is substantially non-absorbent for electromagnetic radiation within the preselected wavelength range in combination with a middle section axially arranged between the proximal and distal sections, the middle section formed of a material that is substantially absorbent for electromagnetic radiation in the preselected wavelength range.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2016Date of Patent: November 22, 2016Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventors: Nicolas Bouduban, Dieter Schmidli, Philippe Gedet