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Systems and methods for internal bone fixation

  • US 8,366,711 B2
  • Filed: 08/18/2010
  • Issued: 02/05/2013
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/10/2006
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An internal bone fixation device comprising:

  • a conformable member engaging a distal end of a delivery catheter, wherein an inner lumen of the delivery catheter connects to the conformable member to guide light energy from a light source into the conformable member to minimize thermal egress of the light energy to supporting tissue from the conformable member; and

    at least one reinforcing material contained within the conformable member, wherein the conformable member moves from a deflated state to an inflated state when the at least one reinforcing material is added to the conformable member, andwherein the at least one reinforcing material is hardened by the light energy emitted from the light source.

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