GRAND
RAPIDS, Mich., July 24,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Shoulder Innovations, a
leader in shoulder replacement technology, today announced the
United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has granted nine
new patents over the past 18 months that significantly expand the
Company's intellectual property portfolio. The newly granted
patents cover key areas within shoulder replacement and less
invasive surgical techniques, including, among others, glenoid
preparation in a single step, total reverse shoulder systems and
methods, and porous coated convertible glenoid.
Shoulder Innovations has developed a robust
intellectual property portfolio around the Inset Glenoid
technology.
"These recent grants further strengthen key patent families that
are foundational to our technology, and we are pleased the USPTO
continues to recognize our meaningful innovation in the shoulder
arthroplasty segment," said Rob
Ball, CEO of Shoulder Innovations. "This noteworthy
expansion of our IP position represents the culmination of over 10
years of research and development, and we are proud of our team for
their continued dedication to creating practical solutions for
shoulder surgeons and advancing patient outcomes."
Over the past 20 years, Shoulder Innovations has developed a
robust intellectual property portfolio around the Inset Glenoid
technology and brand that is marked by a continued long life prior
to expiration. Specific patents among the newly granted awards
adding to the Company's existing strong IP foundation include:
Glenoid Preparation in a Single Step
- This patent covers a groundbreaking method of implanting a
glenoid implant, which involves reaming two cavities in the glenoid
in a single step.
Total Reverse Shoulder Systems and Methods
- This patent features a reverse shoulder system with a scapular
glenoid baseplate and humeral stem, where the baseplate's axis is
angled relative to the stem's axis.
Porous Coated Convertible Glenoid
- This patent covers shoulder replacement components and methods
utilizing porous fixation rings, enabling the switch from anatomic
to reverse articulating surfaces without changing the fixation
components.
"Shoulder Innovations' commitment to advancing shoulder
replacement technology is further evidenced by these patents," said
Dr. David Fehnel. "As a shoulder
surgeon, I'm thrilled to see these technological developments
rapidly making their way into the marketplace, with the goal of
helping us provide even more innovative surgical care for our
patients."
About Shoulder Innovations:
Shoulder Innovations is a shoulder
arthroplasty-focused medical device development company that
designs and commercializes innovative products that
demonstrate the potential for improved patient care and reduced
overall cost to the healthcare system.
Leveraging its breakthrough, patented InSet™
glenoid design, Shoulder Innovations developed a shoulder
replacement implant system focused on improving outcomes
related to the greatest cause of anatomic shoulder
replacement failure: glenoid loosening.
The InSet™ technology has been shown in testing to significantly
reduce glenoid implant micro-motion and simplifies the surgical
technique, potentially reducing complications or increasing implant
longevity.
Beyond addressing one of the biggest problems in anatomic
shoulder arthroplasty, Shoulder Innovations has also developed the
anatomic reverse shoulder system, designed to work with and
maximize the available rotator cuff instead of substituting for
it.
For more information about Shoulder Innovations and the Power of
One™ visit https://shoulderinnovations.com/.
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