Patents by Inventor Pamela Lynn Plouhar
Pamela Lynn Plouhar 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: 8337537Abstract: Orthopaedic devices are disclosed. The devices include a part that is made of extracellular matrix material that has been hardened. One method of hardening the extracellular matrix is to comminute naturally occurring extracellular matrix and dry the comminuted material. The hardened extracellular matrix material can be machined to form a variety of orthopaedic devices.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2002Date of Patent: December 25, 2012Assignee: DePuy Products, Inc.Inventors: Mark Joseph Pelo, Pamela Lynn Plouhar, Herbert Eugene Schwartz, Prasanna Malaviya, Terrence David Whalen
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Patent number: 8092529Abstract: Methods and devices are provided for regenerating a meniscus. The devices comprise a layer of toughened naturally occurring extracellular matrix. The devices may, optionally, further comprise a biologic material to provide a framework for meniscus regeneration. The methods comprise the steps of removing a portion of a meniscus to provide a space, and inserting a device comprising a layer of toughened naturally occurring extracellular matrix into the space.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2002Date of Patent: January 10, 2012Assignee: DePuy Products, Inc.Inventors: Prasanna Malaviya, Herbert Eugene Schwartz, Terrence David Whalen, Mark Joseph Pelo, Philip Joseph Jenks, Pamela Lynn Plouhar, Jerry Lee Lower
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Patent number: 8012205Abstract: A cartilage repair device comprises a scaffold, for example a naturally occurring extracellular matrix material, and a biological lubricant. The biological lubricant is applied to the naturally occurring extracellular matrix material.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2002Date of Patent: September 6, 2011Assignee: DePuy Products, Inc.Inventors: Pamela Lynn Plouhar, Prasanna Malaviya, Herbert Eugene Schwartz
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Patent number: 7871440Abstract: Unitary surgical devices (10) are disclosed. One group of the illustrated devices has a pair of biocompatible, bioresorbable anchors (16,18) connected to fixed lengths suture. The anchors (16,18) and fixed length of suture are connected to each other prior to surgery. Another group of unitary surgical devices has a pair of fixating mechanisms (15,17) connected to a base (21) prior to surgery. The second group of illustrated devices generally includes extracellular matrix material either as part of the base (21) or supported on the base (21). The extracellular matrix material serves as tissue regenerating material. In the second group of unitary surgical devices, the fixating mechanisms illustrated generally comprise suture, anchors or pre-formed holes in the base. All of the illustrated unitary surgical devices are useful in repairing a damaged meniscus. The first group of unitary surgical devices can be used to approximate inner surfaces of a tear in the meniscus.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2006Date of Patent: January 18, 2011Assignee: Depuy Products, Inc.Inventors: Herbert E. Schwartz, Prasanna Malaviya, Amit K. Singla, Pamela Lynn Plouhar, Mark Joseph Pelo
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Patent number: 7799089Abstract: Bioprosthetic devices for soft tissue attachment, reinforcement, or construction are provided. The devices comprise a sheet of naturally occurring extracellular matrix and a sheet of synthetic mesh coupled to the naturally occurring extracellular matrix portion.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2006Date of Patent: September 21, 2010Assignee: DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.Inventors: Pamela Lynn Plouhar, Prasanna Malaviya, Joe W. Ferguson, Mora Carolynne Melican
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Publication number: 20080294193Abstract: Unitary surgical devices (10) are disclosed. One group of the illustrated devices has a pair of biocompatible, bioresorbable anchors (16,18) connected to fixed lengths suture. The anchors (16,18) and fixed length of suture are connected to each other prior to surgery. Another group of unitary surgical devices has a pair of fixating mechanisms (15,17) connected to a base (21) prior to surgery. The second group of illustrated devices generally includes extracellular matrix material either as part of the base (21) or supported on the base (21). The extracellular matrix material serves as tissue regenerating material. In the second group of unitary surgical devices, the fixating mechanisms illustrated generally comprise suture, anchors or pre-formed holes in the base. All of the illustrated unitary surgical devices are useful in repairing a damaged meniscus. The first group of unitary surgical devices can be used to approximate inner surfaces of a tear in the meniscus.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2007Publication date: November 27, 2008Inventors: HERBERT E. SCHWARTZ, Prasanna Malaviya, Amit K. Singla, Pamela Lynn Plouhar, Mark Joseph Pelo
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Publication number: 20080140094Abstract: Unitary surgical devices (10) are disclosed. One group of the illustrated devices has a pair of biocompatible, bioresorbable anchors (16,18) connected to fixed lengths suture. The anchors (16,18) and fixed length of suture are connected to each other prior to surgery. Another group of unitary surgical devices has a pair of fixating mechanisms (15,17) connected to a base (21) prior to surgery. The second group of illustrated devices generally includes extracellular matrix material either as part of the base (21) or supported on the base (21). The extracellular matrix material serves as tissue regenerating material. In the second group of unitary surgical devices, the fixating mechanisms illustrated generally comprise suture, anchors or pre-formed holes in the base. All of the illustrated unitary surgical devices are useful in repairing a damaged meniscus. The first group of unitary surgical devices can be used to approximate inner surfaces of a tear in the meniscus.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2006Publication date: June 12, 2008Inventors: HERBERT E. SCHWARTZ, PRASANNA MALAVIYA, AMIT K. SINGLA, PAMELA LYNN PLOUHAR, MARK JOSEPH PELO
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Patent number: 7163563Abstract: Unitary surgical devices (10) are disclosed. One group of the illustrated devices has a pair of biocompatible, bioresorbable anchors (16,18) connected to fixed lengths suture. The anchors (16,18) and fixed length of suture are connected to each other prior to surgery. Another group of unitary surgical devices has a pair of fixating mechanisms (15,17) connected to a base (21) prior to surgery. The second group of illustrated devices generally includes extracellular matrix material either as part of the base (21) or supported on the base (21). The extracellular matrix material serves as tissue regenerating material. In the second group of unitary surgical devices, the fixating mechanisms illustrated generally comprise suture, anchors or pre-formed holes in the base. All of the illustrated unitary surgical devices are useful in repairing a damaged meniscus. The first group of unitary surgical devices can be used to approximate inner surfaces of a tear in the meniscus.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2002Date of Patent: January 16, 2007Assignee: Depuy Products, Inc.Inventors: Herbert E. Schwartz, Prasanna Malaviya, Amit K. Singla, Pamela Lynn Plouhar, Mark Joseph Pelo
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Publication number: 20040220574Abstract: Orthopaedic devices are disclosed. The devices (16) include a part that is made of extracellular matrix material that has been hardened. One method of hardening the extracellular matrix is to comminute naturally occuring extracellular matrix and dry the comminuted material. The hardened extracellular matrix material can be machined to form a variety of orthopaedic devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2004Publication date: November 4, 2004Inventors: Mark Joseph Pelo, Pamela Lynn Plouhar, Herbert Eugene Schwartz, Prasanna Malaviya, Terrence David Whalen
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Publication number: 20040166169Abstract: A method of making an implantable scaffold for repairing damaged or diseased tissue includes the step of suspending pieces of an extracellular matrix material in a liquid. The extracellular matrix material and the liquid are formed into a mass. The liquid is subsequently driven off so as to form interstices in the mass. Porous implantable scaffolds fabricated by such a method are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 15, 2004Publication date: August 26, 2004Inventors: Prasanna Malaviya, Herbert Eugene Schwartz, Pamela Lynn Plouhar, Mark Joseph Pelo
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Publication number: 20030078617Abstract: Unitary surgical devices are disclosed. One group of the illustrated devices has a pair of biocompatible, bioresorbable anchors connected to fixed lengths suture. The anchors and fixed length of suture are connected to each other prior to surgery. Another group of unitary surgical devices has a pair of fixating mechanisms connected to a base prior to surgery. The second group of illustrated devices generally includes extracellular matrix material either as part of the base or supported on the base. The extracellular matrix material serves as tissue regenerating material. In the second group of unitary surgical devices, the fixating mechanisms illustrated generally comprise suture, anchors or pre-formed holes in the base. All of the illustrated unitary surgical devices are useful in repairing a damaged meniscus. The first group of unitary surgical devices can be used to approximate inner surfaces of a tear in the meniscus.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 15, 2002Publication date: April 24, 2003Inventors: Herbert E. Schwartz, Prasanna Malaviya, Amit K. Singla, Pamela Lynn Plouhar, Mark Joseph Pelo
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Publication number: 20030036797Abstract: Methods and devices are provided for regenerating a meniscus. The devices comprise a layer of toughened naturally occurring extracellular matrix. The devices may, optionally, further comprise a biologic material to provide a framework for meniscus regeneration. The methods comprise the steps of removing a portion of a meniscus to provide a space, and inserting a device comprising a layer of toughened naturally occurring extracellular matrix into the space.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 15, 2002Publication date: February 20, 2003Inventors: Prasanna Malaviya, Herbert Eugene Schwartz, Terrence David Whalen, Mark Joseph Pelo, Phillip Joseph Jenks, Pamela Lynn Plouhar, Jerrry Lee Lower
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Publication number: 20030033022Abstract: A method for the repair of a cartilagenous tissue defect, a cartilage repair device and a method of making a cartilage repair device are disclosed. In the method for the repair of a cartilagenous tissue defect, a device comprising a scaffold, for example an extracellular matrix material, is implanted into the defect, and a biological lubricant is administered to the defect. The device comprises a scaffold, for example a naturally occurring extracellular matrix material, and a biological lubricant.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 15, 2002Publication date: February 13, 2003Inventors: Pamela Lynn Plouhar, Prasanna Malaviya, Herbert Eugene Schwartz
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Publication number: 20030033021Abstract: A method for the repair of a cartilaginous tissue defect, a cartilage repair device and a method of making a cartilage repair device are disclosed. In the method for the repair of a cartilaginous tissue defect, a device comprising a synthetic polymer is implanted into the defect, and a biological lubricant is administered to the defect. The device comprises a synthetic polymer and a biological lubricant.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 15, 2002Publication date: February 13, 2003Inventors: Pamela Lynn Plouhar, Herbert Eugene Schwartz, Prasanna Malaviya
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Publication number: 20030032961Abstract: Orthopaedic devices are disclosed. The devices include a part that is made of extracellular matrix material that has been hardened. One method of hardening the extracellular matrix is to comminute naturally occurring extracellular matrix and dry the comminuted material. The hardened extracellular matrix material can be machined to form a variety of orthopaedic devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 15, 2002Publication date: February 13, 2003Inventors: Mark Joseph Pelo, Pamela Lynn Plouhar, Herbert Eugene Schwartz, Prasanna Malaviya, Terrence David Whalen