Dynamic implant fixation plate
Summary
USPTO granted patent US12589008B2 to NANOHIVE MEDICAL LLC for a dynamic implant fixation plate designed to reduce stress shielding and permit enhanced loading of implant sites. The patent covers the plate mechanism and compatible implant configuration allowing multi-plane fixation with relative motion capability. The grant includes 18 claims with 8 listed inventors.
What changed
USPTO issued patent grant US12589008B2 to NANOHIVE MEDICAL LLC on March 31, 2026, covering a dynamic implant fixation plate and compatible implant system. The technology allows fixing an implant relative to one or more planes while permitting motion in other planes, reducing stress shielding occurrence and enabling enhanced loading at the implant site. The patent application (17690212) was filed March 9, 2022.
This patent grant does not impose compliance obligations on medical device manufacturers or healthcare providers. Entities developing similar fixation plate technologies should review the patent claims to assess potential infringement risks. No immediate regulatory action or compliance deadline is associated with this patent grant.
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Dynamic implant fixation plate
Grant US12589008B2 Kind: B2 Mar 31, 2026
Assignee
NANOHIVE MEDICAL LLC
Inventors
Ian Helmar, Christopher Laine, Lucas Diehl, Jason Tinley, Kevin D. Chappuis, John F. Sullivan, Christine Emery
Abstract
The dynamic implant fixation plate and implant configured to accept the disclosed fixation plate can, in some aspects, provide a means of fixing an implant relative one or more planes while allowing motion relative to one or more planes. The use of the disclosed fixation plate and corresponding implant can reduce the occurrence of stress shielding and permit enhanced loading of the implant site.
CPC Classifications
A61F 2/44 A61F 2/442 A61F 2/4455 A61F 2/446 A61F 2/4465 A61F 2/447 A61F 2002/444
Filing Date
2022-03-09
Application No.
17690212
Claims
18
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