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20100222818 | VERTEBRAL ROD AND RELATED METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - A vertebral rod includes a first elongated section, a second elongated section and an intermediate section disposed between the first section and the second section. The intermediate section has an inner surface and opposing end portions that define an open portion. A removable element extends from one of the first, second or intermediate sections and is disposable adjacent the opposing end portions. The element is configured to prevent engagement of the opposing end portions. A resistance member is configured for disposal with the intermediate section and engaging at least a portion of the inner surface. A method of manufacture is also disclosed. | 09-02-2010 |
20130211466 | BONE FASTENER AND METHODS OF USE - A bone fastener includes a head, an elongated shank defining a longitudinal axis having a proximal end and a distal end. The proximal end is connected to the head and the elongated shank has an inner surface defining a longitudinal cavity disposed along the longitudinal axis and at least one transverse cavity positioned in the elongated shank. The inner surface defining the transverse cavity and the elongated cavity as well as the outer surface of the elongated shank has bone conductive material disposed thereon so as to promote bone growth into the transverse cavities, elongated cavity and on the surface of the elongated shank in order to secure the bone fastener to bone. The distal end of the bone fastener can be configured to have cutting features that cut into bone and self-pack the elongated cavity with autograft material as it is inserted into bone. | 08-15-2013 |
20130268005 | SPINAL CORRECTION SYSTEM AND METHOD - An implant connector comprises a first surface defining a first cavity configured for disposal of a first implant. A second surface defines a second cavity configured for disposal of a coupling member. A third surface defines a third transverse cavity configured for disposal of a second implant. The third surface includes a projection configured to engage the second implant in a provisional locking orientation. Methods of use are disclosed. | 10-10-2013 |
20130268007 | SPINAL IMPLANT MEASURING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A method for measuring a spinal implant comprises the steps of: providing a device including a gauge configured to measure an angle in a measuring plane and extending to an engagement surface; disposing the engagement surface with a first selected position of an implant or an anatomy, the first selected position being disposed at a first orientation; calibrating the gauge to a zero angle measurement at the first orientation; disposing the engagement surface with a second selected position of the implant or the anatomy, the second selected position being disposed at a second orientation; and measuring an angle of the second orientation relative to the first orientation such that the gauge determines the angle relative to the zero angle measurement. Various devices are disclosed. | 10-10-2013 |
20130268011 | SPINAL CORRECTION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A surgical instrument comprises a first member having a first surface defining a first cavity for disposal of a first implant. A distal end is configured to mate with a recess of a connector and defines a second cavity. A second member is configured for movable disposal in the second cavity. A third member is connected to the proximal end of the second member and the first implant. The second member is axially movable in a first direction to tension the first implant and in a second direction to release tension from the first implant. Methods of use are disclosed. | 10-10-2013 |
20140316420 | SURGICAL ROD MEASURING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system and method for measuring a surgical rod are disclosed. The system includes a processor, a probe in communication with the processor and configured to trace along a surface of the implant, a tracking system in communication with the processor and the probe for generating first data representing at least one of linear and rotational movement of the probe during a first trace along the surface of the implant, wherein the processor is configured to receive the first data and generate a first graphical representation of the implant based on the first data, and a display in communication with said processor for displaying the graphical representation of the implant based on the first data. Various methods are also disclosed. | 10-23-2014 |
20150057708 | POSTED TRANSLATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - Connector assemblies are provided to couple an elongate member extending along the spinal column to a bone engaging implant engaged to the spinal column. The connector assembly includes a coupler having an implant coupling portion and an elongate member coupling portion. The positioning and orientation of the coupler relative to the implant and elongate member can be adjusted to facilitate engagement of the connector assembly between the implant and elongate member. | 02-26-2015 |
20150088256 | Intrabody Osteotomy Implant and Methods of Use - An intrabody implant disclosed and methods of use are disclosed. The implant has an inclined surface, forming a wedge shape having an acute angle adapted to be placed between at least 2 separated portions of a single bony structure (such as a vertebral body). In some embodiments, the implant may be used to support portions of a vertebral body that have been separated surgically as part of a pedicle subtraction osteotomy and to orient the portions at a more predictable lordotic angle. | 03-26-2015 |
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20090204148 | Adjustable Vertebral Body Elevator - An adjustable vertebral body elevator is disclosed and can include a handle and a spoon rotatably coupled to the handle by a locking assembly. The handle can rotate with respect to the spoon around an axis or rotation. Further, the locking assembly can be coaxial with the axis of rotation. | 08-13-2009 |
20090248080 | ALIGNMENT MARKING FOR SPINAL RODS - Embodiments of methods for marking a spinal rod to aid medical personnel in placement of the spinal rod in a medical patient are disclosed. In certain embodiments, a spinal rod is anodized a first color. Next, a portion of the anodized color is removed from the spinal rod to form a marking. In other embodiments, the anodized spinal rod is anodized a second time to better differentiate the marking from the remainder of the spinal rod. | 10-01-2009 |
20100137918 | ROD AND ANCHOR SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR USING - A method of conducting a surgical procedure including implanting an anchor into a bone, wherein the anchor comprises a receiving portion and a screw, the screw including a screw head contained within the receiving portion and pivotally engageable with a surface of the receiving portion, and wherein the receiving portion and the screw comprising a different material. The method further includes selecting a rod from a group of rod types and coupling the rod with the receiving portion to stabilize a position of a portion of the spine. | 06-03-2010 |
20110106162 | Composite Connecting Elements for Spinal Stabilization Systems - Elongated connecting elements include bodies having composite cross-sections defined by a center core that is surrounded by an outer portion. The center core includes a first material and the outer portion includes a second material that is distinct from the first material. In one particular form, a connecting element includes a maximum dimension across an outer cross-sectional shape of the outer portion that is less than a minimum dimension across an oblong or round outer cross-sectional shape of a polyetheretherketone (PEEK) connecting element, and the connecting element exhibits mechanical properties that are at least equivalent to the mechanical properties of the polyetheretherketone (PEEK) connecting element. In another form, the center core has a non-circular cross-sectional shape and the first material is defined by a reinforcing material randomly dispersed throughout a polymer, and the outer portion includes a circular, outer cross-sectional shape. However, other embodiments, forms and applications are also envisioned. | 05-05-2011 |
20110106164 | APPARATUS FOR IMPLEMENTING A SPINAL FIXATION SYSTEM WITH SUPPLEMENTAL FIXATION - An apparatus for implementing a spinal fixation system with supplemental fixation includes a spinal fixation rod assembly and at least one supplemental fixation device. The spinal fixation rod assembly is adapted to provide primary fixation at a plurality of first fixation points by being secured to a plurality of first vertebral components except not into one of the first vertebral components of the plurality that is in a weakened structural condition and located between other of the first vertebral components of the plurality. The supplemental fixation device is adapted to provide supplemental fixation for the assembly at a second fixation point by being secured to a second vertebral component located adjacent to and offset from the one first vertebral component in the weakened structural condition and also to interconnect with the assembly to provide anchorage and thus additional fixation supplemental to the primary fixation. | 05-05-2011 |
20110184469 | SET SCREW ALIGNMENT TOOL - A surgical instrument for reducing a rod toward a bone fastener and securing it thereto with a set screw having a cylindrical fastener engaging member extending between a proximal end and a distal end. The distal portion of said fastener engaging member being adapted to receive a portion of the rod therein and being further adapted to engage the bone fastener. The instrument further being provided with a coaxial set screw installation member extending between a proximal end and a distal end. The distal end of the set screw installation member being adapted to receive and hold the set screw securely within its distal end. The fastener engaging member and coaxial set screw installation member being operable together to reduce the rod distally into the bone fastener and then rotationally attach the set screw into the bone fastener while holding the rod in contact with the bone fastener. | 07-28-2011 |
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 |
20130096617 | CORONAL ANGULATING CONNECTOR - A connector is provided for linear implants such as spinal rods which are disposed within the coronal plane of a body. The connector includes a first portion having a first cavity for disposal therethrough of a first spinal rod. A second portion has a second cavity for the disposal therethrough of a second spinal rod. The second portion is rotatable relative to the first portion. Methods of use are disclosed. | 04-18-2013 |
20130103092 | PRE-ASSEMBLED SPINAL CONSTRUCT AND METHOD OF USE - A pre-assembled spinal construct is provided which includes an elongated member, a plurality of heads spaced apart at select positions around the elongated member, each of the plurality of heads defining an enclosure configured to receive a first securing member for securing the heads around the elongated member and each head aligned for coupling with a second securing member. A method for treating a spine utilizing the pre-assembled spinal construct of the present application is also provided, the method including the steps of providing a pre-assembled spinal construct, implanting the pre-assembled spinal construct into the spine of a patient in need thereof and coupling the pre-assembled spinal construct to at least two bone fasteners. | 04-25-2013 |
20130110163 | ATTACHMENT MECHANISM FOR MATERIAL AND BONE | 05-02-2013 |
20130184760 | SIDE LOADING CORONAL SPINNING LATERAL CONNECTOR AND METHOD - A spinal stabilization apparatus and method according to which a fastener is engaged with a bone structure of a spinal system. The fastener is connected to a rod by moving the rod sideways toward the fastener in a coronal plane, and the direction of extension of at least a portion of the rod in the coronal plane may be selectively adjusted in predetermined angular increments through 360 degrees. | 07-18-2013 |
20140012334 | MUTIPLE ZONE BONE FASTENER - A multiple zone bone fastener includes a head attached to an elongated shaft with a leading edge. The elongated shaft has a first zone, a second zone and a third zone, such that the second zone is disposed between first and third zones. The shaft has a continuous helical thread along the length of the first, second and third zones wherein the distance between the threads in the second zone is twice the distance between the threads in the first and second zones. | 01-09-2014 |
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20080243175 | Surgical Gripping Tool Having Dual-Linkage, Force Multiplying Coupler and Shaped to Grip Multiple Size Rods - A surgical gripping tool includes a dual-linkage, force multiplying coupling that increases the force applied to surgical rods for a given force applied to the tool handles. In some embodiments, recesses in the tool that grip surgical rods have complex surfaces comprising multiple radii, allowing the tool to securely grip surgical rods of different diameters. The recess radii may be undersized relative to the associated rod size. In one embodiment, the coupling multiplies an applied force by a factor of over 20. | 10-02-2008 |
20080249570 | Adjustable multi-axial spinal coupling assemblies - Coupling assemblies and systems and methods are provided with an anchor member movably coupled with a receiver member extending along a receiver axis. A seat member is movable in the receiver member to assume any one of a plurality of orientations corresponding to an orientation of a connecting element extending through the receiver member transversely to the receiver axis. | 10-09-2008 |
20090182384 | MATERIAL COMBINATIONS FOR MEDICAL DEVICE IMPLANTS - The present application is directed to embodiments of a pedicle screw assembly to position an elongated member within a patient. The assembly may include a receiver with a channel sized to receive the elongated member and a chamber. The assembly may also include an anchor with a head sized to fit within the chamber. The assembly may include a compression member sized to fit within the chamber and include a first side that contacts against the head and a second side that contacts against the receiver. At least one of the receiver, anchor, and compression member may be constructed of a first material, and at least one of the receiver, anchor, and compression member may be constructed of a second material. The first and second materials may include different moduli of elasticity to prevent deformation of the assembly. | 07-16-2009 |
20100262190 | SPINAL ROD TRANSLATION DEVICE - A rod translation device is described that minimizes the wear between a spinal rod and a bone anchor in a spinal implant. In one embodiment, the rod translation device is a sleeve that is slid onto the outside diameter of the spinal rod. At least one compressible member, such as an O-ring, may be placed within the inside diameter of the sleeve to prevent direct contact of the outside diameter of the spinal rod to the inside diameter of the sleeve. Once the spinal rod is secured within the implant any translation of the spinal rod decreases wear debris between the outside diameter of the spinal rod and the pedicle screw. | 10-14-2010 |
20110230917 | ADJUSTABLE MULTI-AXIAL SPINAL COUPLING ASSEMBLIES - Coupling assemblies and systems and methods are provided with an anchor member movably coupled with a receiver member extending along a receiver axis. A seat member is movable in the receiver member to assume any one of a plurality of orientations corresponding to an orientation of a connecting element extending through the receiver member transversely to the receiver axis. | 09-22-2011 |