Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
606259000 | Multipart rod | 35 |
20090093847 | VARIABLE ANGLE ROD CONNECTORS AND THE METHODS OF USE - A spinal rod connector is disclosed that allows end-to-end connection of at least two spinal rods. The connector may allow for angular adjustment in the construct which is associated with the patient's anatomy. Percutaneous length adjustment of the spinal rods may be available with visual assessment of the length of the rods via viewing windows on the connector. A locking mechanism may be used to fix a determined angle of the connector dependent upon the anatomy of the patient. The angle may be adjusted if necessary during a subsequent procedure. | 04-09-2009 |
20100087862 | ELONGATED IMPLANT DEVICE AND BONE STABILIZATION DEVICE INCLUDING THE SAME - An elongated implant device for stabilizing the spinal column includes a rod-shaped member having a first end and a second end, the rod-shaped member defining a longitudinal axis of the implant device, a sleeve which is slidably arranged on the rod-shaped member, the sleeve having a free end and a coupled end, the coupled end being connected with an axial dampening element, and the axial dampening element, which is connected between the sleeve and the second end of the rod-shaped member to damp a movement of the sleeve along the longitudinal axis. The first end of the rod-shaped member may be configured to be connected to a first bone anchor and the sleeve may be configured to be connected to a second bone anchor. | 04-08-2010 |
20100121380 | Expandable Spinal Rods and Methods of Use - A spinal rod includes an elongated tubular member that is inflatable from a first insertion profile to a second enlarged profile. An expandable tubular reinforcement sleeve is concentrically positioned adjacent to the balloon. The balloon may be bonded to the sleeve. The spinal rod may also have longitudinal reinforcement members. A joining member may join two or more of the longitudinal reinforcing members at a discrete point along each. The spinal rod may further include end portions on either side of an inflatable portion. | 05-13-2010 |
20100131010 | EXTRA DISCAL INTERVERTEBRAL STABILIZATION ELEMENT FOR ARTHRODESIS - Extra-discal intervertebral stabilization assembly for arthrodesis, comprising at least two vertebral screws that can engage in two different vertebrae, and a connecting member that is able to connect these two screws, one of each screw or connecting member having a rod ( | 05-27-2010 |
20100228291 | Single-Sided Dynamic Spine Plates - A dynamic spine plate is formed with only a single row of bone screw bores that extend along a generally superior/inferior axis of the spine plate, providing a single-sided dynamic spine plate. The single-sided dynamic spine plate is formed from a plurality of spine plate components that are coupled dynamically to one another. This provides a modular, single-sided dynamic spine plate. The spine plate components are coupled dynamically to one another via socket and projection interfaces, the socket and projections interfaces incorporating resilient coupling and retention structures that allow limited movement of the spine plate components relative to one another. This provides for dynamic extension of the spine plate components relative to one another. The resilient coupling structure connects the spine plate components, providing a self-biased, snap fit coupling of spine plate components. Rotation stabilizers may be provide on the present single-sided dynamic spine plate that provide rotational stability to the spine plate in addition to the bone screws that will attach the spine plate to the vertebrae. | 09-09-2010 |
20100249844 | APPARATUS FOR MINIMALLY INVASIVE POSTERIOR CORRECTION OF SPINAL DEFORMITY - An apparatus is operable to correct spinal deformities caused by scoliosis and the like. The apparatus may be used in a minimally invasive fashion and through the posterior side of the patient. A combination of internal screws and rods, as well as external pins, rods, and correction mechanisms, are used to obtain facet unlocking and translational correction of the affected vertebrae. The internal rods are inserted percutaneously and are secured to the affected vertebrae to maintain the deformity correction. External components are then removed, and the small incisions are sutured. | 09-30-2010 |
20100280553 | Expandable Spinal Rods and Methods of Use - A spinal rod having first and second end members. The end members may be flexible or rigid. An expandable intermediate section is positioned between the first and second end members. The intermediate section may be axially expandable upon the introduction of a substance into a port that may be located in either of the first and second end members or the intermediate section. The intermediate section may be expandable between a first size, where the first and second end members are spaced a first distance apart, and a second enlarged size, where the first and second end members are spaced a second greater distance apart. | 11-04-2010 |
20110054535 | Size Transition Spinal Rod - Spinal rods are provided that transition from one diameter to another without an extended transition region to which coupling devices may not be attached, allowing coupling devices for mounting the spinal rod to the spine to be secured almost anywhere along the rod's length without having a weakened transition point. | 03-03-2011 |
20110093014 | Rod with Removable End and Inserter Therefor - Embodiments disclosed herein provide a rod and a corresponding rod inserter. The rod has an elongated body with a removable end configured for an insertion tool engagement. The removable end of the rod has a part that can be securely attached to a rod holder of a rod inserter ex situ prior to minimally invasive rod insertion. A breakable portion is located between the part and the elongated body. The part can be broken off from the rod in situ to release the rod inserter. The broken off part of the rod is removed with the rod inserter and separated from the rod inserter ex situ. | 04-21-2011 |
20110152936 | DIRECTIONAL VERTEBRAL ROD - A vertebral rod includes a first elongated section having a first thinned portion. A second elongated section has a second thinned portion. An intermediate section has a flat, thin configuration, and is connected with and disposed between the first section and the second section. The flat, thin configuration of the intermediate section is disposed in an orientation transverse to at least one of the first thinned portion and the second thinned portion. | 06-23-2011 |
20120065687 | Multi-Radius Vertebral Rod With a Varying Stiffness - Vertebral rods are provided that have predetermined curvatures to support various sections of the spine. The vertebral rods include a first end that is attached to a lower region of the spine, and a second end that is attached to an upper region of the spine. The construction of the rod results in a change in stiffness along the length between the first and second ends. The rods may also include predetermined curvatures to support various sections of the spine. The rods may include two of more longitudinal sections with different radii of curvatures to accommodate attachment to the various regions of the spine. The rods may also include one or more substantially straight sections. The rods may include a length to extend along a limited portion of the spine, or may extend along a majority of the spine. Further, the rods include a varying stiffness along the length. The stiffness generally decreases from the first end that is attached to a lower region of the spine to the second end that is attached to a higher region of the spine. | 03-15-2012 |
20120130429 | Bone Fixation Rod And Implantation Device For Insertion Thereof - The present invention provides for a bone fixation device, an implantation instrument, and system which are useful in bone fixation surgeries. The bone fixation device of the instant invention allows the surgeon the ability to navigate the rod while being inserted into a pedicle screw assembly through a non-linear pathway by incrementally changing the direction of travel as desired. | 05-24-2012 |
20120143255 | Spinal connecting members with tensioned cords and rigid sleeves for engaging compression inserts - A spinal implant having at least two bone anchors includes a longitudinal connecting member assembly having hard, non-elastic sleeves for attachment to the bone anchors, at least one spacer located between the bone anchors, and in some embodiments, an end elastic bumper and cord blocker. A cord is received within the rigid sleeves, the spacer and the bumper, the cord being in fixed or sliding relationship with cooperating sleeves. The sleeves include portions for direct engagement with bone screw inserts and closure tops and may include a channel for receiving a projected portion of a spacer. | 06-07-2012 |
20130053889 | ELONGATED STABILIZATION MEMBER AND BONE ANCHOR USEFUL IN BONE AND ESPECIALLY SPINAL REPAIR PROCESSES - A bone interface anchor for use with an elongated stabilization member, the anchor having: a receptor having a retaining device for receiving the elongated stabilization member; a compression assembly for securing the elongated stabilization member within the receptor; bone fixation screws which secure the anchors relative to bone segments of the human spine, | 02-28-2013 |
20130079825 | TEMPLATE FOR MULTIPLE LENGTH SPINAL RODS - A spinal rod template has a rod and a plurality of size identifiers. The rod has a first end separated by a length from a second end. The first end may be shaped generally like a spinal rod and configured to be received within a first bone anchor assembly. The size identifiers are oriented along the length of the rod at the second end of the rod. Each of the plurality of size identifiers identifies a specific length for a spinal rod implant. The second end of the rod is configured to be received in a second bone anchor assembly such that the plurality of size identifiers specify specific length for a spinal rod implant based upon the relationship of the second bone anchor assembly to the plurality of size identifiers. | 03-28-2013 |
20130103091 | SPINAL FUSION INSTRUMENTATION AND SYSTEMS AND METHODS THEREOF - An instrumentation for use in spinal fusion surgery is disclosed. The instrumentation comprises a plurality of link segments configured to form a contoured shape that conforms to at least a section of vertebrae of a patient, and an interlocking mechanism configured to cause the plurality of link segments to maintain the contoured shape after the spinal fusion surgery. | 04-25-2013 |
20130150890 | APPARATUS AND DEVICES FOR PERCUTANEOUSLY EXTENDING AN EXISTING SPINAL CONSTRUCT - Apparatus and devices for adding an additional spinal construct in a patient are disclosed. In one arrangement the additional spinal construct extends an existing spinal construct ipsilaterally with an inline rod connector in a minimally invasive or preferably, percutaneous procedure. In another arrangement, the ipsilateral extension of an existing spinal construct uses an offset rod connector for receiving an additional spinal rod that may be placed interiorly or exteriorly of the existing spinal construct. | 06-13-2013 |
20140257396 | SPINAL CORRECTION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A spinal correction system comprises a first member configured for attachment to a first portion of vertebral tissue and a second member is configured for attachment to a second portion of the vertebral tissue spaced from the first portion. A third member has a non-flexible configuration relative to the first and second members and is configured for attachment to an apical portion of the vertebral tissue and along at least a portion of at least two vertebrae. The third member extends between a first end connected to the first member at a first transition configured for attachment to the first vertebral tissue and a second end connected to the second member at a second transition configured for attachment to the vertebral tissue. Methods of use are disclosed. | 09-11-2014 |
20140277147 | Spinal Implant for Use in Thoracic Insufficiency Syndrome - An implant system for correcting deformities is provided. The implant system includes A proximal extension having a hollow interior and a distal extension configured to be received within the hollow interior of the proximal extension. The implant system also includes a locking element configured to lock the distal extension from moving with respect to the proximal extension. The distal extension is configured with ratchet teeth on a top surface for interacting with a distractor instrument for contacting or distracting the distal extension with respect to the proximal extension. The proximal extension and distal extension are configured to receive clamping elements for coupling to the implant to anatomical regions of the body. | 09-18-2014 |
606260000 | Including connector for securing rods end to end | 16 |
20090177232 | SPINE RECONSTRUCTION ROD EXTENDER - A spine reconstruction rod extender may be used to extend an existing spine reconstruction rod without skipping a pedicle screw in the new construct, exposing the entire old construct, or adding a significant amount of size to the junction between the old and new construct. The resulting extended rod is a strong, durable inline spine reconstruction rod extender. | 07-09-2009 |
20100030272 | SPINAL PROSTHESIS HAVING A THREE BAR LINKAGE FOR MOTION PRESERVATION AND DYNAMIC STABILIZATION OF THE SPINE - A dynamic spinal stabilization linkage for use in stabilizing of the spine. The linkage connects adjacent vertebrae to provide load-sharing and stabilization while allowing natural kinematics. The linkage comprises three rigid bodies joined in series with 3-degree-of-freedom spherical joint between each body. The joints have range-of-motion constraints which limit undesirable intervertebral motion. | 02-04-2010 |
20100036423 | Dynamic rod - A dynamic rod implantable into a patient and connectable between two vertebral anchors in adjacent vertebral bodies is provided. The dynamic rod fixes the adjacent vertebral bodies together in a dynamic fashion providing immediate postoperative stability and support of the spine. The dynamic rod comprises a first rod portion dynamically connected to a second rod portion at a retainer that has separate chambers for receiving rod portions. One rod portion is configured for longitudinal movement and the other rod portion is configured for polyaxial angulation relative to the retainer. The dynamic rod is configured such that the retainer is located proximate to one of the facet joints when implanted into a patient. The dynamic rod permits relative movement of the first and second rod portions allowing the rod to carry some of the natural flexion, extension and rotation moments of the spine. | 02-11-2010 |
20100211106 | Compliant Dynamic Spinal Implant And Associated Methods - A spinal implant comprises a plurality of contiguous segments, said plurality of contiguous segments configured to apply a torque to a degenerate spinal segment in any of three orthogonal axes. At least one mounting connection is configured to connect said spinal implant to a mounting mechanism, said mounting mechanism being configured to attach said spinal implant to said degenerate spinal segment. | 08-19-2010 |
20100217324 | Compliant Dynamic Spinal Implant And Associated Methods - A spinal implant comprises a plurality of contiguous segments, said contiguous segments being prestressed to apply torque that is a function of a negative slope of a moment difference between a degenerative torque-rotation signature and a healthy torque-rotation signature. At least one mounting connection is configured to connect said spinal implant to a mounting mechanism, said mounting mechanism being configured to attach said spinal implant to a degenerate spinal segment. | 08-26-2010 |
20100222821 | Compliant Dynamic Spinal Implant - A spinal implant comprises a plurality of contiguous segments in which said contiguous segments form an angle at a location in which two adjacent segments of the plurality of contiguous segments intersect. At least one of said contiguous segments is prestressed to form a selected radius of curvature prior to implantation. At least one mounting connection is configured to connect said spinal implant to a mounting mechanism, said mounting mechanism being configured to attach said spinal implant to a degenerate spinal segment. | 09-02-2010 |
20110245874 | ADJUSTABLE-ANGLE SPINAL FIXATION ELEMENT - A spinal fixation device is provided having first and second elongate members that are angularly adjustable relative to one another. Each elongate member can include a connecting feature formed on a terminal end thereof, and each connecting feature can be coupled to one another to allow angular movement of the first and second elongate members. The device can also include a locking mechanism that is adapted to couple to the connecting feature on each of the first and second elongate members to lock the elongate members in a fixed position relative to one another. | 10-06-2011 |
20110307013 | ADAPTIVE SPINAL ROD AND METHODS FOR STABILIZATION OF THE SPINE - An adaptive spinal rod is provided for connecting levels of an adaptive stabilization system to support the spine while providing for the preservation of spinal motion. Embodiments of the adaptive stabilization rod include a ball having an anchor system, a deflection system, a vertical rod system and a connection system. The deflection system provides adaptive stabilization and load-sharing. The adaptive spinal rod connects different levels of the construct in a multilevel construct. The adaptive spinal rod cooperates with the deflection system to further reduce stress exerted upon the bone anchors and spinal anatomy. | 12-15-2011 |
20130066375 | MODULAR SYSTEM FOR THE STABILIZATION OF THE SPINAL COLUMN - A modular system for stabilization the spinal column or other bones includes a first stabilization element, a second stabilization element to be connected to the first stabilization element, and an outer connection element to connect the first stabilization element to the second stabilization element. An end portion of the first stabilization element and an end portion of the second stabilization element each include a structure engaging with a corresponding structure provided in the outer connection element to establish a form-fit connection. | 03-14-2013 |
20130150891 | SERPENTINE SPINAL STABILITY DEVICE - A spinal implant comprising a plurality of contiguous segments that define a segment array, said plurality of contiguous segments extending from a first side of the segment array to a second side of the segment array in an overlapping configuration, said plurality of contiguous segments operable to apply a torque to a degenerate spinal segment in each of three orthogonal axes. At least one mounting connection is configured to connect said spinal implant to a mounting mechanism, said mounting mechanism being configured to attach said spinal implant to said degenerate spinal segment. | 06-13-2013 |
20130204302 | SPINAL IMPLANT SYSTEM AND METHOD - A provisional spinal rod comprises a body. A first arm extends between a first end and a second end connected to the body. The first arm is configured for attachment to a first vertebra. A second arm extends between a first end and a second end connected to the body. The second arm is configured for attachment to a second vertebra disposed in an orientation relative to the first vertebra. The second arm is rotatable about the body and relative to the first arm. A locking mechanism is coupled to the body. An insert is disposed between the locking mechanism and the second arm. The arms are relatively rotatable and selectively lockable with the locking mechanism and the insert in the orientation in a template configuration for an implant rod. Methods of use are disclosed. | 08-08-2013 |
20140074168 | GROWING SPINAL ROD SYSTEM - A growing spinal rod system is configured to grow in response to the growth of a patient. The growing spinal rod system includes a housing, a spacer, and a sliding spinal rod. The housing includes a stepped passage therethrough. The spacer is disposed within the stepped passage and defines a through hole. The spacer includes a plurality of ribs biased inwards and into the through hole. The sliding spinal rod is slidably inserted through the through hole of the spacer. The sliding spinal rod moves the plurality of ribs outwards. The plurality of ribs permits the sliding spinal rod to extend from the housing and inhibit the sliding spinal rod from retracting into the housing. | 03-13-2014 |
20150351804 | BILATERAL CONTOURED ROD AND METHODS OF USE - A spinal rod includes a central connector and first and second legs. The central connector has first and second ends. The first leg has first, second, and third sections. The first section of the first leg is directly coupled to the first end of the central connector. The second leg has first, second, and third sections. The first section of the second leg is directly coupled to the second end of the central connector. The second leg is spaced apart from the first leg to define a gap therebetween. The spinal rod defines a longitudinal axis and each of the second sections is parallel to the longitudinal axis in first and second planes that are orthogonal to one another. The first plane passes through each of the second sections which are each offset from the longitudinal axis. The second plane passes through the central connector and bisects the spinal rod. | 12-10-2015 |
20160030087 | APPARATUS AND DEVICES FOR PERCUTANEOUSLY EXTENDING AN EXISTING SPINAL CONSTRUCT - Apparatus and devices for percutaneously extending an existing spinal construct ipsilaterally with an additional spinal construct in a patient are disclosed. The additional spinal construct comprises a rod connector that includes an elongate additional rod integrally attached thereto. The additional rod is placed through an access port in a first orientation generally parallel to the longitudinal axis of the access port and rotated to a different second orientation generally transverse to the longitudinal axis of the access port. During such rotation the additional rod is moved subcutaneously beneath the skin of the patient from the existing spinal rod to an additional bone engaging implant. In another arrangement, the extension of an existing spinal construct in a minimally invasive procedure comprises a rod connector having an offset support for receiving an additional spinal rod that may be placed laterally interiorly or exteriorly of the existing spinal construct. | 02-04-2016 |
20160120576 | Press-On Link for Surgical Screws - A coupling assembly that is configured to couple a surgical screw to another coupling assembly and another surgical screw is disclosed. The coupling assembly comprises a body that includes a receptacle configured to receive a head portion of the surgical screw and hold the head portion through an interference fit. The body further includes either a female member, a male member, or both, the female member and the male member configured to mate with a female member and a male member of the another coupling assembly and thereby join the coupling assembly to the another coupling assembly. Embodiments of the coupling assembly provide for adjustment of the distance between the coupling assemblies, as well as misalignment of various axes of the coupling assembly relative to the surgical screw and the male member. Exemplary embodiments provide fewer parts, greater flexibility during the surgical implantation, and a smaller profile than previous coupling mechanisms. | 05-05-2016 |
20190142469 | SPINAL ROD IMPLANT EXTENSION | 05-16-2019 |