Expandable implant for adolescent cranium defects, DePuy Synthes
Summary
USPTO granted patent US12594165B2 to DePuy Synthes Products, Inc. for an expandable medical implant designed for adolescent cranium defect repair. The patent covers implants with interconnected links that accommodate cranial growth as the patient develops.
What changed
USPTO issued Patent No. US12594165B2 to DePuy Synthes Products, Inc. covering an expandable medical implant system for repairing cranium defects in adolescent patients. The invention comprises a plurality of interconnected links designed to move relative to each other as the underlying cranium grows, addressing a gap in pediatric cranial reconstruction. The patent includes 10 claims covering the implant structure, interconnection mechanisms, and methods of use.
Medical device manufacturers developing cranial reconstruction products should conduct freedom-to-operate analyses to avoid potential infringement claims. Healthcare providers utilizing these implants should monitor for any licensing or supply arrangements with DePuy Synthes. Competitors in the craniomaxillofacial implant space may need to design around these claims or explore licensing options to bring alternative adolescent cranial defect treatments to market.
What to do next
- Review patent claims for freedom to operate analysis
- Monitor for potential licensing opportunities
- Assess infringement risk for cranial implant products
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Expandable medical implant for adolescent cranium defects
Grant US12594165B2 Kind: B2 Apr 07, 2026
Assignee
DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.
Inventors
Stefan Knueppel, Robert Schoutens, Steffan Daniel
Abstract
The present disclosure is directed to an expandable medical implant for the repair of cranium defects in adolescent patients. The implants of the present disclosure can include a plurality of interconnected links that are movable with respect to each other as the underlying cranium grows and expands.
CPC Classifications
A61F 2/2875 A61F 2002/30579 A61F 2002/30706 A61F 2002/30116 A61F 2002/30143 A61F 2002/30383 A61F 2002/30387 A61F 2002/3039 A61F 2002/30398 A61F 2002/304 A61F 2002/30401 A61F 2002/30428 A61F 2002/30433 A61F 2002/30476 A61F 2002/30484 A61F 2002/30492 A61F 2002/305 A61F 2002/30505 A61F 2002/30518 A61F 2002/30528 A61F 2002/30565 A61F 2002/30571 A61F 2002/30601 A61F 2002/30772 A61F 2002/30777 A61F 2002/30784 A61B 2017/00991 A61B 2017/681 A61B 17/58 A61B 17/68 A61B 17/688 A61B 17/80 A61B 17/8023 A61B 17/8061
Filing Date
2021-05-27
Application No.
17331684
Claims
10
Named provisions
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