Patent ID: 7794468
Filing Date: 2010-09-14
Classification: A61F,A61L

Abstract:
1. A method for repairing an ossicular discontinuity, comprising the steps of: forming an elongated fusing strip out of a paste of bone material on a manually supported fuser support having an elongated handle and an elongated fuser support member connected to one end of the handle and extending substantially perpendicular to the handle, the support leaving both ends of the strip exposed, the ends of the strip defining the length of said strip, which is greater than the width of said strip; manipulating the fuser support to simultaneously bring both ends of said strip into contact with the two ossicular elements forming the discontinuity in the ossicular chain; continuing to support the fuser support with the ends of the strip in contact with the two ossicular elements while the strip hardens to self-supporting condition; and removing the fuser support.