Methods and devices for preparing and implanting tissue scaffolds

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8469980
APP PUB NO 20130041380A1
SERIAL NO

13653867

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Methods and devices are provided for preparing and implanting tissue scaffolds. Various embodiments of scribing tools are provided that are configured to mark one or more predetermined shapes around a defect site in tissue. The shape or shapes marked in tissue can be used to cut a tissue scaffold having a shape that matches the shape or shapes marked in tissue. In one embodiment, the scribing tool used to mark a shape in tissue can also be used to cut the tissue scaffold.

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  • DEPUY MITEK, LLC

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
DiMatteo, Kristian Waltham, US 123 10929
Sengun, Mehmet Ziya Canton, US 100 2798

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