Patent ID: 9440009
Filing Date: 2016-09-13
CPC Classification: A61B,A61F,A61L,Y10T

Claim Text:
1. An implant comprising: a body having a proximal end, a distal end, an outer surface extending from the proximal end to the distal end, and an inner surface that defines a cannula, wherein the body defines a central axis extending from the proximal end to the distal end, and wherein the cannula extends in a direction coaxial with the central axis along at least a portion of the implant; a high tensile strand positioned adjacent the body such that at least a portion of the strand extends at least partially along the outer surface of the body in a direction substantially parallel with the central axis, wherein the strand is at least partially disposed within the cannula of the body, and wherein the strand is loaded with an active agent; a cap that is received at least partially within the cannula when the body is implanted, wherein the cap receives the strand near the distal end of the body; and, a ring member including an inner surface that defines a bore, the bore sized and shaped to slidably receive the outer surface of the body such that the body and the ring member can translate with respect to one another in a direction substantially parallel to the central axis.