Abstract: A spine repair system and assembly are disclosed. The spine repair system includes a plate for use with a plurality of bone screws to treat a mammalian body having a plurality of vertebral portions in a spine. The plate has an elongate plate-like member having first and second end portions adapted for fastening respectively to a plurality of vertebral portions. First and second end portions are provided with a plurality of apertures for receipt of bone screws, including one or more apertures inclined relative to the plate-like member so as to enhance securement of the first and second end portions to the first and second vertebral portions when the bone screws are introduced through the screw holes into the vertebral portions. A method of operation and use are also disclosed.

Abstract: A bone fastening assembly for use with a screw and including a bone plate and a bushing having a bore adapted for receiving the screw. The bone plate has a substantially planar portion and is provided with a hole in the portion for receiving the bushing. The portion of the bone plate and the bushing are cooperatively configured for providing pivotal movement of the bushing within the hole about a pivot axis and restricting the pivot axis to a plane extending in the portion of the bone plate. A new bone attachment screw for use with the bone fastening assembly is provided.

Abstract: An intramedullary bone repair system and device for insertion into a bone extending along a longitudinal axis of the bone and for use with a plurality of screws. The bone repair device includes an elongate shaft and a head pivotally coupled to the proximal end of the shaft. A locking assembly is carried by the proximal end of the shaft and the head for rigidly coupling the shaft and the head together when the shaft and the head have been desirably positioned within the bone. The shaft and the head are provided with a plurality of threaded bores for receiving the plurality of screws to affix the shaft and head within the bone. A method for repair of a bone fracture using the bone repair device is also disclosed.

Abstract: An implantable bone plate for use with a plurality of attachment screws for treating a fracture of a bone in a mammalian body is provided. The implantable bone plate includes an elongate body extending along a longitudinal axis and having substantially parallel outer and inner surfaces. A plurality of holes is spaced longitudinally along the elongate body and extended between the first and second surfaces. The plurality of holes is adapted to receive the plurality of attachment screws. The inner surface of the elongate body is provided with at least one recess for receiving an eluting material that treats the mammalian body after implantation of the elongate body in the mammalian body. Additionally, the elongate body is provided with at least one access hole extending through the outer surface to the at least one recess for permitting introduction of the eluting material into the at least one recess.

Abstract: A bone fastening assembly for use with a screw and including a bone plate and a bushing having a bore adapted for receiving the screw. The bone plate has a substantially planar portion and is provided with a hole in the portion for receiving the bushing. The portion of the bone plate and the bushing are cooperatively configured for providing pivotal movement of the bushing within the hole about a pivot axis and restricting the pivot axis to a plane extending in the portion of the bone plate. A new bone attachment screw for use with the bone fastening assembly is provided.

Abstract: A bone fastening assembly for use with a screw and including a bone plate and a bushing having a bore adapted for receiving the screw. The bone plate has a substantially planar portion and is provided with a hole in the portion for receiving the bushing. The portion of the bone plate and the bushing are cooperatively configured for providing pivotal movement of the bushing within the hole about a pivot axis and restricting the pivot axis to a plane extending in the portion of the bone plate. A new bone attachment screw for use with the bone fastening assembly is provided.

Abstract: A bone reduction device for use with a bone plate includes a plate attachment arm having at least one aperture for receiving at least one plate attachment device of the bone plate for coupling the plate attachment arm to the shaft of the bone plate. A bone attachment arm is disposed alongside the plate attachment device and has at least one aperture for receiving at least one bone attachment device of the bone plate for coupling the bone attachment arm to a segment of a bone. The bone attachment arm is moveable relative to the plate attachment arm. An adjustment mechanism is carried by the plate attachment arm and engages the bone attachment arm for translating the bone attachment arm relative to the plate attachment arm.

Abstract: An intramedullary bone repair system and device for insertion into a bone extending along a longitudinal axis of the bone and for use with a plurality of screws. The bone repair device includes an elongate shaft and a head pivotally coupled to the proximal end of the shaft. A locking assembly is carried by the proximal end of the shaft and the head for rigidly coupling the shaft and the head together when the shaft and the head have been desirably positioned within the bone. The shaft and the head are provided with a plurality of threaded bores for receiving the plurality of screws to affix the shaft and head within the bone. A method for repair of a bone fracture using the bone repair device is also disclosed.

Abstract: An implantable medicament delivery device is disclosed for administration of a medicament to a joint. The implantable delivery device includes a filament formed of a bioabsorbable material and carrying a medicament. The material of the filament is capable of eluting the medicament. A kit for use in post operatively treating a joint of a mammalian body is also disclosed. The kit comprises a package including the bioabsorbable filament carried within the package, which bioabsorbable filament carries a medicament. Delivery tools and methods are also disclosed for implantation of the medicament delivery device.

Abstract: An implantable device for use in an externally-accessible pierced opening in a mammalian body is disclosed. The implantable device has an elongated member adapted for insertion into the opening. A bioabsorbable material is provided on at least a portion of the elongated member and a pharmaceutical agent is carried by the bioabsorbable material for eluting into the mammalian body when the elongated member is disposed in the opening. An apparatus for use with a supply of bioabsorbable material to prepare an implantable device for use in an externally-accessible pierced opening in a mammalian body and a method of delivering a medicament to an externally-accessible pierced opening in a mammalian body are also disclosed. A kit including a container having a bioabsorbable material and medicament for applying to the implantable device prior to insertion into the externally-accessible pierced opening is also disclosed.