MedShape Solutions, Inc. awarded patent for bone fracture fixation devices

MedShape Solutions Inc. announced it has been granted a patent from the United States Copyright and Patent Office for its shape memory alloy-based technology. The patent was granted for Osteosynthetic Implants, Methods of Use and Manufacture.

“Our self-adapting, dynamic fixation implants offer performance benefits that may significantly enhance bone healing and positive surgical outcomes for patients with numerous challenging indications. The granting of this patent further demonstrates our technology leadership while underscoring our dedication to developing devices that may be inserted using a least invasive technique and that minimize the surgeon’s learning curve,” Ken Gall, chief technical officer for MedShape, stated in a company press release.

According to the release, devices using MedShape’s technology feature a responsive zone comprising a shape memory material to apply compressive pressure across the fracture site for longer periods of time than standard bone screws. Sustained compression and maintenance of bony apposition during fracture healing and joint arthrodesis are key factors in achieving successful clinical outcomes.