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System and Methods for Connective Tissue Repair Using Scaffolds

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Summary

The USPTO issued Patent US12599700B2 to The Children's Medical Center Corporation covering methods and devices for repair of torn or ruptured ligaments using scaffold devices. The patent includes 40 claims spanning methods of placement and fixation, notchplasty techniques, and delayed rehabilitation protocols. The invention is classified under CPC codes A61F 2/08 and relates to connective tissue scaffold technology.

What changed

The USPTO has granted Patent US12599700B2 to The Children's Medical Center Corporation for methods and devices related to connective tissue repair using scaffolds. The patent covers techniques for repairing torn or ruptured ligaments, including notchplasty procedures and delayed rehabilitation protocols, with 40 total claims under CPC classifications A61F 2/08 and related subclasses.

Competitors developing similar scaffold devices or ligament repair methods should assess whether their products or processes fall within the scope of the granted claims. The assignee now holds exclusive rights to practice the claimed inventions in the United States, and potential licensees or manufacturers in the medical device space should evaluate their freedom to operate.

What to do next

  1. Monitor for potential infringement of Patent US12599700B2
  2. Review patent claims for scope of protection

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Apr 14, 2026

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System and methods for connective tissue repair using scaffolds

Grant US12599700B2 Kind: B2 Apr 14, 2026

Assignee

The Children's Medical Center Corporation

Inventors

Martha M. Murray

Abstract

Methods and devices for repair of a torn or ruptured ligament using a scaffold device are provided. Aspects of the present disclosure include method of placement and fixation of sutures using a fixation device. In aspects of the present disclosure, the method includes notchplasty and delayed rehabilitation.

CPC Classifications

A61F 2/08 A61F 2/0811 A61B 2017/564 A61L 27/24 A61L 27/3662 A61L 27/26 A61L 2430/10 A61K 35/14

Filing Date

2020-02-02

Application No.

16779640

Claims

40

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Classification

Agency
USPTO
Published
April 14th, 2026
Instrument
Rule
Legal weight
Binding
Stage
Final
Change scope
Substantive
Document ID
US12599700B2

Who this affects

Applies to
Medical device makers Manufacturers Healthcare providers
Industry sector
3345 Medical Device Manufacturing
Activity scope
Patent examination IP licensing Medical device research
Geographic scope
United States US

Taxonomy

Primary area
Intellectual Property
Operational domain
Legal
Topics
Medical Devices Healthcare

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