SS&C Technologies. has been granted a patent for a glenoid implant designed for shoulder applications. The implant features a bulk structure with a planar face, pillars for hard tissue contact, and slots for tissue occupancy, all while maintaining a specific Young’s modulus and volume ratio for optimal performance. GlobalData’s report on SS&C Technologies gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Glenoid implant for shoulder with specific structural features
The granted patent US12064352B2 describes a glenoid implant designed for shoulder applications, featuring a bulk structure with a specialized exterior bone-engaging surface. This surface is tailored to interface with a resected glenoid surface and includes pillars that extend perpendicularly from the planar face. These pillars, integral to the implant, are strategically distributed across a minimum area of 30 mm² and are designed to contact hard tissue. Each pillar has specific dimensions, with a transverse area ranging from 100 µm² to 10,000 µm² and a height between 200 µm and 2,500 µm. The implant also incorporates slots defined by the pillars, which are intended to be filled by hard tissue, with widths varying from 100 µm to 10,000 µm. Additionally, the implant features at least one support member that is larger and taller than the pillars, positioned among them to enhance stability and support.
The patent outlines various materials suitable for the construction of the glenoid implant, including implantable-grade polymers, titanium alloys, ceramics, and composite materials. It also specifies that the implant can be made from different types of hard tissues, such as human or animal bone and cartilage. The design emphasizes a Young's modulus of elasticity of at least 3 GPa and a specific volumetric ratio between the slots and pillars, ensuring optimal mechanical properties. The pillars are differentiated by their dimensions, with some intended for insertion into cortical bone and others for cancellous bone, while maintaining a non-porous structure throughout. This innovative design aims to improve the integration and stability of the implant within the shoulder joint, potentially enhancing patient outcomes in shoulder surgeries.
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