| abstract |
The present invention relates to a method, apparatus and system for delivering and attaching a flexible implant to a bone or joint surface. The implant container includes a first component for enclosing and sealing the implant, and a second component adapted to hold and support and align the shape of the implant. An implant container is designed to have one or more components attachable to an implant and a delivery device or tool. The implant container component has a material that transmits light through the thickness of the container and the thickness of the attached implant to cure the adhesive disposed between the implant and the bone surface. Also, the described embodiments provide delivery equipment and tools for attaching implants and implants in contact with joint or bone surfaces. |