Zimmer Patent for Bone Graft Delivery Systems Granted
Summary
The USPTO granted Patent US12599388B2 to Zimmer, Inc. covering bone graft delivery devices and methods. The invention includes a cannula and cartridge system for compacting and delivering bone material through fluid communication to an implantation site. The patent names six inventors and contains 15 claims.
What changed
The USPTO granted Patent US12599388B2 to Zimmer, Inc. for bone graft delivery devices and methods. The patent covers a system including a cannula and cartridge in fluid communication, where bone material is compacted to a smaller diameter and actuated through the cannula to an implantation site.
Implications for affected parties are limited. Zimmer gains enforceable exclusivity rights for the disclosed bone graft delivery technology. Competitors developing similar devices may need to design around the patent or seek licensing arrangements. Healthcare providers may benefit from access to the disclosed delivery methods.
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Bone graft delivery devices and method
Grant US12599388B2 Kind: B2 Apr 14, 2026
Assignee
Zimmer, Inc.
Inventors
Maxim Budyansky, Marton Varady, George Andrews, Thomas San Giovanni, Giselle Cabada, Neil Shah
Abstract
Methods and devices for delivering bone material are disclosed. The bone delivery device may include a cannula and a cartridge in fluid communication with the cannula, wherein the cartridge comprises a base containing one or more delivery channels configured to receive bone material. The bone material within the delivery channel(s) is compacted to a second diameter smaller than the first diameter. The method includes actuating the compacted bone material from the cartridge through the cannula to deliver the bone material to an implantation site.
CPC Classifications
A61B 17/1635 A61B 17/3472 A61B 17/1667 A61B 17/17
Filing Date
2023-12-27
Application No.
18398123
Claims
15
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