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X-Compression/Cross Compression PIP and MCP Joint Fusion System

Reference #:

2007-138

Inventors/Contributors

Scott F.M. Duncan, Marianne V. Merritt, R.N., Anthony A. Smith, M.D.

Description

The purpose of this fusion system is to provide the hand surgeon, orthopedic surgeon and plastic surgeon with precontoured and angled plates that provide easy ability to fuse the proximal interphalangeal (PIP) or metacarpal phalangeal (MCP) joints in the appropriate amount of angulation. This system would ideally allow for easier and more reliable fusion of these joints in the appropriate individual angles for each digit.

Patent Status

Pending

Contact

Anne E. Pitts, Ph.D., Licensing Manager
pitts.anne@mayo.edu

Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
Office of Technology Commercialization
MN BioBusiness Center
200 First Street SW
Rochester, MN 55905

Phone: (507) 538-4612
Fax: (507) 284-5410