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| 20100042162 | SELF-LOCKING SURGICAL FASTENER - The present application is directed to self-locking surgical fasteners. The fastener generally includes a shaft section, a head section, and one or more locking members. The locking members may be located within the head section. A first portion of the locking members may extend beyond an outer surface of the head section, and a second portion of the locking members may extend into a hollow interior of the head section. A tool used to insert the fastener into the patient engages a receiver portion of the fastener. As the insertion tool engages the receiver, the tool may contact and exert a force on the locking member such that the first portion of the locking member may be retracted within the head section. Upon disengaging the insertion tool from the receiver, the locking member may return to the position extending outward beyond the outer surface of the head section. | 02-18-2010 |
| 20100114319 | Expandable Vertebral Implant and Methods of Use - An implant for insertion between vertebral members may include a first member with a first contact surface to contact the first vertebral member, and a second member with a second contact surface to contact the second vertebral member. A material may be secured to and extend between each of the first and second members. An interior space may be formed between the first and second members and the material. An inflatable member may be positioned within the interior space and may be inflatable upon the introduction of a substance into inflatable member. The inflatable member may be inflatable between a first size to space the first and second members a first distance apart and an enlarged second size to space the first and second members a second greater distance apart. | 05-06-2010 |
| 20100168862 | Expandable Intervertebral Spacers and Methods of Use - An intervertebral spacer is inserted between vertebral members in a compact configuration and expanded post-insertion to contact the adjacent vertebral members. The intervertebral spacer comprises a first member and a second member movable with respect to the first member between retracted and extended positions. | 07-01-2010 |
| 20100198352 | Implant with Nested Members and Methods of Use - Vertebral implants that may be movable between collapsed and expanded orientations to space apart first and second vertebral members. The implants may include first and second contact surfaces to contact against the vertebral members. The implants may include nested struts. The implants may have a first height measured between the contact surfaces in the collapsed orientation with a first amount of overlap in the struts. The implants may have a second height in the expanded orientation with a lesser amount of overlap in the struts. | 08-05-2010 |
| 20100318189 | Expandable Intervertebral Spacers and Methods of Use - An intervertebral spacer for positioning between vertebral members. The spacer may include contact surfaces that are configured to contact against the vertebral members. A fluid cylinder may be positioned between the first and second contact surfaces and configured to contain a fluid. The fluid cylinder may include an outer cylinder with an open first end that telescopingly receives an inner cylinder. The spacer is configured to maintain the distance between the contact surfaces at a desired amount. | 12-16-2010 |
| 20110077742 | Expandable Vertebral Body Implants and Methods of Use - A vertebral implant for insertion into a patient includes first and second end members and a spacer member. The end members and the spacer member form an elongated shape with a longitudinal axis. At least one of the end members may include a recess that receives the spacer member. At least one attachment member is coupled to each of the end members. The attachment member is positioned away from the recesses. | 03-31-2011 |
| 20110178601 | Adjustable Insertion Device For A Vertebral Implant - Intervertebral implants configured to engage with an insertion device for insertion between first and second vertebral members. The implants may include a body with a sidewall that forms an interior space. An opening may extend through the sidewall and into the interior space. Receptacles may be positioned at the opening and include an inlet to receive the insertion device. | 07-21-2011 |
| 20110238182 | Expandable Intervertebral Spacers and Methods of Use - An intervertebral spacer for positioning between vertebral members. The spacer may include contact surfaces that are configured to contact against the vertebral members. A fluid cylinder may be positioned between the first and second contact surfaces and configured to contain a fluid. The fluid cylinder may include an outer cylinder with an open first end that telescopingly receives an inner cylinder. The spacer is configured to maintain the distance between the contact surfaces at a desired amount. | 09-29-2011 |
