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20080269717 | Method of deformity correction in a spine using injectable materials - A method is disclosed for increasing the stiffness of an intervertebral disc between vertebral bodies. The method includes providing a syringe with a needle approximately in the range of 16 to 25 gauge; providing a material having a first stage with a first viscosity adapted to flow through the needle, the material having a second stage with a second viscosity greater than the first viscosity, the second stage material having a stiffness in a range of 1.0-5.0 MPa; testing the annulus fibrosus of the disc to ensure that the annulus fibrosus has sufficient continuity so as to retain the first flowable stage material when subsequently injected into the disc; inserting the needle into the annulus fibrosus; injecting the first stage material into the disc; and permitting the first stage material to become the second stage material so as to form a load bearing implant in the disc. | 10-30-2008 |
20110077653 | Method for using retractable stylet and cannula combination to form an opening in bone - In one preferred aspect, a method is provided for forming an opening in bone for the sequential dilation of tissue. | 03-31-2011 |
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20110137253 | DILATING STYLET AND CANNULA - An instrument set is provided that has a tapered configuration that facilitates the insertion of the instrument set into a patient. | 06-09-2011 |
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20100106132 | DRUG CARTRIDGE FOR DELIVERING A DRUG DEPOT COMPRISING SUPERIOR AND INFERIOR COVERS - A drug cartridge is provided for delivering a drug pellet to a site beneath the skin of a patient, the drug cartridge comprising: two or more chambers, each chamber holding a drug pellet and having a proximal end and a distal end, the proximal end of the chamber having an opening to receive the drug pellet and a plunger, the distal end of the chamber having an opening for receiving the plunger and passage of the drug pellet, superior and inferior locking covers disposed on at least one chamber opening, wherein movement of the plunger to an extended position moves the drug pellet within the chamber of the cartridge out the distal end of the chamber and out of the drug cartridge. Devices that utilize the drug cartridge are also provided. | 04-29-2010 |
20100106133 | DRUG CARTRIDGE FOR DELIVERING A DRUG DEPOT COMPRISING A BULKING AGENT AND/OR COVER - A drug cartridge is provided for delivering a drug pellet to a site beneath the skin of a patient, the drug cartridge comprising: two or more chambers, each chamber holding a drug pellet and having a proximal end and a distal end, the proximal end of the chamber having an opening to receive the drug pellet and a plunger, the distal end of the chamber having an opening for receiving the plunger and passage of the drug pellet, a bulking agent disposed within at least a portion of each chamber, wherein movement of the plunger to an extended position moves the drug pellet within the chamber of the cartridge out the distal end of the chamber and out of the drug cartridge. In some embodiments, instead or with the bulking agent pierceable superior and inferior covers are used to contain the drug pellets. | 04-29-2010 |
20100106136 | DRUG DELIVERY DEVICE WITH SLIDING CARTRIDGE - Drug depot delivery devices and methods for delivering a drug depot to a site beneath the skin of a patient are provided. In various embodiments, a device for delivering a drug depot to a site beneath the skin of a patient is provided, the device comprising: a cannula capable of insertion to the site beneath the skin of the patient and having an opening for passage of the drug depot; a drug cartridge comprising at least two chambers, wherein each chamber is configured to store and release a drug depot into the cannula when the cannula is aligned with a first chamber and the plunger. In some embodiments, the drug depot delivery device and methods provide slide-a-dose technology for delivering the drug depot to the target tissue site. | 04-29-2010 |
20100106137 | Drug Delivery System - Drug depot delivery devices and methods for delivering a drug depot to a site beneath the skin of a patient are provided. In various embodiments, a device for delivering a drug depot to a site beneath the skin of patient is provided, the device comprising: a cannula capable of insertion to the site beneath the skin of the patient and having an opening for passage of the drug depot; a drug cartridge comprising at least two chambers, wherein each chamber is configured to store and release a drug depot into the cannula when the cannula is aligned with a first chamber and the plunger. In some embodiments, the drug depot delivery device and methods provide dial-a-dose technology for delivering the drug depot to the target tissue site. | 04-29-2010 |
20100114075 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR DIRECTIONAL DELIVERY OF A DRUG DEPOT - Drug depot delivery devices and methods are provided for delivering one or more drug depots to one or more sites beneath the skin of a patient with or without repositioning the cannula. The device has a cannula capable of insertion to the site beneath the skin of the patient and one or more side port openings for delivering a drug depot. The side port openings are spaced a distance from the blunt tip, which will allow the user to implant at a set distance from a nerve. The device may also include an electronic monitor for detecting the proximity of the tip of the cannula to a nerve. In some embodiments, a method of delivering a drug depot is provided by detecting the nerve and delivering the drug depot at or near the nerve. | 05-06-2010 |
20100121310 | MULTIPLE COMPONENT MIXING AND DELIVERY SYSTEM - A multiple component cartridge includes a barrel defining a chamber and a longitudinal axis. A first plunger is disposed within the chamber and in sealing engagement with the barrel. The first plunger includes at least one member and is movable relative to the barrel such that the at least one member is configured for movement relative to the first plunger to facilitate passage of at least a first component through the first plunger. A second plunger is disposed within the chamber and in sealing engagement with the barrel. The second plunger includes at least one member and is movable relative to the barrel such that the at least one member of the second plunger is configured for movement relative to the second plunger to facilitate passage of at least a second component through the second plunger. | 05-13-2010 |
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20100266689 | Tissue Augmentation With Active Agent For Wound Healing - The invention relates to a bioactive settable hydrogel matrix having a pore creating material, which may also carry a therapeutic agent, and methods of using the same, for example, use in promoting internal wound healing, tissue repair, tissue regeneration. | 10-21-2010 |
20100268155 | Method For Stabilizing An Intervertebral Disc Device - The invention relates to a biocompatible settable polymer useful in retaining an implant, more evenly distributing any force loading on the implant, and/or promoting tissue growth around and onto the implant. | 10-21-2010 |
20110182849 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR TREATING AN INTERVERTEBRAL DISC USING BULKING AGENTS OR SEALING AGENTS - Effective compositions and methods for treating an intervertebral disc are provided. The compositions and methods comprise a bulking agent or sealing agent, the bulking agent or sealing agent adapted to be administered at or within the intervertebral disc, the bulking or sealing agent having a drug depot comprising an effective amount of a therapeutic agent disposed therein, wherein the drug depot is capable of releasing an effective amount of the therapeutic agent over a period of at least one day. | 07-28-2011 |
20110184037 | METHODS FOR TREATING AN INTERVERTEBRAL DISC USING LOCAL ANALGESICS - Effective methods of treating back pain from an intervertebral disc are provided. The methods of treatment include administering an immediate release analgesic at or near the intervertebral disc; administering a bulking agent or sealing agent within the intervertebral disc; and administering a sustained release analgesic within the intervertebral disc, wherein the sustained release analgesic releases the analgesic over a period of at least one day. | 07-28-2011 |
20110189253 | BIOMATERIAL COMPOSITION AND METHOD - The disclosure is directed to a composition includes a macromer having a polymeric backbone comprising units with a 1,2-diol or 1,3-diol structure and at least two pendant chains bearing crosslinkable groups, an amphiphilic comonomer, and a crosslinking initiator, wherein the composition has a setting time of less than about 3 minutes. The disclosure is further directed to a kit and a method of making the above-mentioned composition. | 08-04-2011 |