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).

  • Patent number: 8337537
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2012
    Assignee: DePuy Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Joseph Pelo, Pamela Lynn Plouhar, Herbert Eugene Schwartz, Prasanna Malaviya, Terrence David Whalen
  • Patent number: 8092529
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2012
    Assignee: DePuy Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Prasanna Malaviya, Herbert Eugene Schwartz, Terrence David Whalen, Mark Joseph Pelo, Philip Joseph Jenks, Pamela Lynn Plouhar, Jerry Lee Lower
  • Patent number: 8012205
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2011
    Assignee: DePuy Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Pamela Lynn Plouhar, Prasanna Malaviya, Herbert Eugene Schwartz
  • Patent number: 7871440
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2011
    Assignee: Depuy Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Herbert E. Schwartz, Prasanna Malaviya, Amit K. Singla, Pamela Lynn Plouhar, Mark Joseph Pelo
  • Patent number: 7799089
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2010
    Assignee: DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.
    Inventors: Pamela Lynn Plouhar, Prasanna Malaviya, Joe W. Ferguson, Mora Carolynne Melican
  • Publication number: 20080294193
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2007
    Publication date: November 27, 2008
    Inventors: HERBERT E. SCHWARTZ, Prasanna Malaviya, Amit K. Singla, Pamela Lynn Plouhar, Mark Joseph Pelo
  • Publication number: 20080140094
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2006
    Publication date: June 12, 2008
    Inventors: HERBERT E. SCHWARTZ, PRASANNA MALAVIYA, AMIT K. SINGLA, PAMELA LYNN PLOUHAR, MARK JOSEPH PELO
  • Patent number: 7163563
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2007
    Assignee: Depuy Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Herbert E. Schwartz, Prasanna Malaviya, Amit K. Singla, Pamela Lynn Plouhar, Mark Joseph Pelo
  • Publication number: 20040220574
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2004
    Publication date: November 4, 2004
    Inventors: Mark Joseph Pelo, Pamela Lynn Plouhar, Herbert Eugene Schwartz, Prasanna Malaviya, Terrence David Whalen
  • Publication number: 20040166169
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2004
    Publication date: August 26, 2004
    Inventors: Prasanna Malaviya, Herbert Eugene Schwartz, Pamela Lynn Plouhar, Mark Joseph Pelo
  • Publication number: 20030078617
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2002
    Publication date: April 24, 2003
    Inventors: Herbert E. Schwartz, Prasanna Malaviya, Amit K. Singla, Pamela Lynn Plouhar, Mark Joseph Pelo
  • Publication number: 20030036797
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2002
    Publication date: February 20, 2003
    Inventors: Prasanna Malaviya, Herbert Eugene Schwartz, Terrence David Whalen, Mark Joseph Pelo, Phillip Joseph Jenks, Pamela Lynn Plouhar, Jerrry Lee Lower
  • Publication number: 20030033022
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2002
    Publication date: February 13, 2003
    Inventors: Pamela Lynn Plouhar, Prasanna Malaviya, Herbert Eugene Schwartz
  • Publication number: 20030033021
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2002
    Publication date: February 13, 2003
    Inventors: Pamela Lynn Plouhar, Herbert Eugene Schwartz, Prasanna Malaviya
  • Publication number: 20030032961
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2002
    Publication date: February 13, 2003
    Inventors: Mark Joseph Pelo, Pamela Lynn Plouhar, Herbert Eugene Schwartz, Prasanna Malaviya, Terrence David Whalen