Abstract: This implant (1) for osseous fusion is intended to be inserted between two adjacent vertebral bodies (4) of a spinal column. It comprises a main body (2) having at least two longitudinal elements of C-shaped contour (2a, 2b) placed back to back and defining:—a solid axis (9), formed by the junction zone of said elements (2a, 2b) and suitable for being positioned parallel to the spinal column and for transmitting the stresses between the two adjacent vertebral bodies, and—at least two longitudinal apertures (6), suitable for holding grafts, oriented outward with respect to said solid axis (9).

Abstract: Bioactive implant for myocardial regeneration and ventricular chamber support including an elastomeric microporous membrane. The elastomeric microporous membrane being at least one non-degradable polymer and at least one partially degradable polymer. The non-degradable polymer is selected from polyethylacrylate and polyethylacrylate copolymerized with a hydroxyethylacrylate comonomer. The partially degradable polymer is selected from caprolactone 2-(methacryloyloxy)ethyl ester and caprolactone 2-(methacryloyloxy)ethyl ester copolymerized with ethylacrylate. The elastomeric microporous membrane further includes a nanofiber hydrogel, and cells. The bioactive implant, having one or two helical loops, contributes to the restauration of the heart conical shape.

Abstract: The invention relates to an aqueous composition used in the laser repair treatment of fibrous connective tissue, including: gold nanoparticles in a concentration of between 1.5×109 particles per ml and 1×1010 particles per ml; and albumin and/or collagen in a concentration of between 30 wt % and 45 wt %. The invention also relates to an assembly including such a composition.

Abstract: The invention relates to an implant assembly for bone fixation, and particularly for stabilizing the vertebral column, including a plate (P) provided with at least two openings and at least two anchoring means (V) that can be positioned in said openings and be attached to the bone portions to be stabilized, and blocking means for preventing said anchoring means (V) from being accidentally released from said openings. Said blocking means include a shoulder (7) arranged on each anchoring means (V), and a non-return lip (L) which is arranged inside each opening, is integral with said plate (P), and can be deformed so as to be cleared by said shoulder (7) during the positioning of the anchoring means (V), and then prevent the extraction of the anchoring means (V) by forming an abutment against said shoulder (7).

Abstract: The invention relates to an assembly comprising: an implant (18b), the two ends of which are equipped with plates (19, 20) which are provided with slots (28); and a distraction tool consisting of blades (2) which are intended to co-operate with the slots (28). The widths of the slots (28) correspond to those of the blades (2), but the depth of the slots (28) is greater than that of the blades (2).

Abstract: The invention relates to an intervertebral implant (1) designed to be placed in an intervertebral space by 90° pivoting and without preliminary spacing of the vertebrae, that comprises two bearing surfaces (7a, 7b) adapted for interacting with the lower or upper portions of the vertebral bodies on the one hand, and two side surfaces (3a, 3b) substantially perpendicular to the bearing surfaces (7a, 7b) on the other hand. The implant is characterized in that it is elastically deformable so as to be deformed from a placing configuration in which the two side surfaces (3a, 3b) are close to each other into a service configuration in which the two side surfaces (3a, 3b) are spaced apart from each other, and in that it comprises a threaded opening (17) capable of interacting with a tool for pivoting the implant by 90° and troughs (15a, 15b) formed lengthwise in the side surfaces (3a, 3b) and adapted for receiving the blades of said tool for moving the implant from one configuration to the other.

Abstract: The invention relates to an implant for supporting a vertebral column, including at least one attachment element (300) and a connecting rod. Such an attachment element (300) includes an anchoring member (13) in a vertebral body, as well as a head (14) in which a passage opening (15) is provided that is conducive to receiving a connecting rod (12), the attachment element (300) being remarkable in that it comprises a means (316) for centering said rod, said rod-centering means being mounted on a spring-back means (317) placed in said head (14), said centering means (316) and said head (14) being movable relative to each other. A connecting rod (12) capable of being inserted into a passage opening (15) of an attachment element (300) includes at least one second centering surface (19). The attachment element (300) and the connecting rod (12) engage to form an implant in which said rod is rotatably and/or translatably movable relative to the anchoring member (13).

Abstract: This intervertebral implant (17) for the human or animal body, suitable for an anterior or posterior location, comprising two relatively rigid pillars (19, 20) connected to each other only by at least two bearing portions (21, 22) able to interact with respective vertebral endplates (7) of the spine, at least one of said bearing portions (21, 22) comprising at least one relatively flexible zone allowing this bearing portion to at least partially conform to the shape of the associated vertebral endplate (7) when said implant (17) is positioned between said two endplates.

Abstract: This implant (1) for osseous fusion is intended to be inserted between two adjacent vertebral bodies (4) of a spinal column. It comprises a main body (2) having at least two longitudinal elements of C-shaped contour (2a, 2b) placed back to back and defining:—a solid axis (9), formed by the junction zone of said elements (2a, 2b) and suitable for being positioned parallel to the spinal column and for transmitting the stresses between the two adjacent vertebral bodies, and—at least two longitudinal apertures (6), suitable for holding grafts, oriented outward with respect to said solid axis (9).

Abstract: The invention relates to an assembly comprising: an implant (18b), the two ends of which are equipped with plates (19,20) which are provided with slots (28); and a distraction tool consisting of blades (2) which are intended to co-operate with the slots (28). The widths of the slots (28) correspond to those of the blades (2), but the depth of the slots (28) is greater than that of the blades (2).