| Patent Number |
Title Of Patent |
Date Issued |
| 7625339 |
Retractor blade extender tower |
December 1, 2009 |
| A blade extending tower for setting blade depth on retractors having telescoping or extending blades. The blade extending tower features a base, a column extending from the base, and mating features on the column configured to engage the blades of a retractor to extend the blades to a |
| 7621916 |
Cervical bone preparation tool and implant guide systems |
November 24, 2009 |
| Disclosed herein are various tools and devices for use in spinal surgery. In one embodiment, a spinal guide device is provided having a guide member with a positioning element that is adapted to engage a portion of a vertebra to position the guide member relative to the vertebra. The |
| 7604638 |
Instruments and methods for holding a bone plate |
October 20, 2009 |
| An instrument for insertion and placement of dynamic spinal fixation plates is provided. In general, the instrument is a clip that holds the plate at its maximum extension for implantation. |
| 7594888 |
Expandable ports and methods for minimally invasive surgery |
September 29, 2009 |
| An expandable port for minimally invasive surgery includes a first section, a second section, and at least one intermediate section. The port is expandable from a closed configuration in which the first section is proximate the second section along at least a portion of a length of t |
| 7585313 |
Rotatable interspinous spacer |
September 8, 2009 |
| An interspinous spacer having opposed, pivotally connected s-shaped members that can enter the interspinous space in an initial state and then rotate to a final state to secure the implant to the adjacent interspinous processes. |
| 7572281 |
Instrument for guiding a rod into an implant in a spinal fixation system |
August 11, 2009 |
| An instrument for guiding a spinal rod into a rod-receiving portion of an implant comprises a linear portion comprising two relatively moveable shafts, an actuator portion coupled to the linear portion for moving the spinal rod relative to the implant and a handle portion for moving the |
| 7563283 |
Non-linear artificial ligament system |
July 21, 2009 |
| Various methods and devices for ligament replacement in the human body, and in particular, the spine are provided. In an exemplary embodiment, a ligament replacement system is provided that has an artificial ligament configured in the form of a closed loop. The artificial ligament is |
| 7553827 |
Transdiscal administration of cycline compounds |
June 30, 2009 |
| The present invention relates to injecting a cycline compound into a diseased intervertebral disc. |
| 7547318 |
Spinal fixation element and methods |
June 16, 2009 |
| A spinal fixation element is provided having a feature formed thereon that facilitates placement of the spinal fixation element through an access device, thus allowing the spinal fixation element to be positioned in relation to a spinal anchor that is coupled to the access device and tha |
| 7534269 |
C-shaped disc prosthesis |
May 19, 2009 |
| Exemplary implants and methods are provided for stabilizing adjacent vertebrae. In one embodiment, an implant is provided having a shape that allows the implant to be positioned between adjacent vertebrae using a posterior approach while avoiding contact with the spinal cord. For exa |
| 7531002 |
Intervertebral disc with monitoring and adjusting capabilities |
May 12, 2009 |
| A prosthetic endplate having articulation surfaces whose relative positions can be post-operatively adjusted. |
| 7527638 |
Methods and devices for minimally invasive spinal fixation element placement |
May 5, 2009 |
| Minimally invasive methods and devices for introducing a spinal fixation element into a surgical site in a patient's spinal column are provided. In general, the method involves advancing a spinal fixation element in a first, lengthwise orientation along a pathway extending from a minimal |
| 7491168 |
Surgical retractor systems and illuminated cannulae |
February 17, 2009 |
| This invention includes surgical retractors that comprise an expandable frame that includes at least two base components, a connector, and at least two retractor blades attached to the expandable frame. Also included are surgical retractors that comprise a housing component that incl |
| 7488330 |
Modular static intervertebral trial |
February 10, 2009 |
| A modular, static intervertebral trial having interchangeable base members having different heights, and interchangeable endplates having different footprints and angles. |
| 7476240 |
Devices and methods for inserting a spinal fixation element |
January 13, 2009 |
| A method for introducing a spinal fixation element between two bone anchors includes engaging a spinal fixation element to a shaft of an instrument, positioning the shaft of the instrument through a sidewall opening of a first percutaneous access device connected to a first bone anch |
| 7465313 |
Red light implant for treating degenerative disc disease |
December 16, 2008 |
| Red light-emitting implants for treating degenerative disc disease. |
| 7462196 |
Method and apparatus for implant stability |
December 9, 2008 |
| An method and apparatus is provided for achieving stability of an implant in an intervertebral space of the human body, including an implant having a superior surface and an inferior surface, the surfaces having no significant protrusions extending therefrom and at least one modular |
| 7454939 |
Instrument for bending spinal rods used in a spinal fixation system |
November 25, 2008 |
| An instrument and method for bending a surgical implant, such as a spinal rod, includes a lever pivotally connected to a handle through a movable linkage system. The movable linkage system includes one or more bearing surfaces for applying a force to a first portion of the surgical impla |
| 7435219 |
Surgical retractor positioning device |
October 14, 2008 |
| A surgical retractor positioning device is provided to create a surgical working field in a minimally invasive and flexible manner. In one embodiment, the device can include a frame and an arm connected to the frame. The arm can include a proximal end, a distal end having a distal en |
| 7429378 |
Transdiscal administration of high affinity anti-MMP inhibitors |
September 30, 2008 |
| The present invention relates to injecting a high affinity antagonist of MMPs into a diseased intervertebral disc. |
| 7399742 |
Anti-osteolytic therapy involving adiponectin |
July 15, 2008 |
| This invention is directed to administering an effective amount of adiponectin into an osteolytic region for treating osteolysis. |
| 7367961 |
Intradiscal injection of autologous interferon |
May 6, 2008 |
| Administering to a patient Type I interferon or viable cells induced to produce Type I Interferon preferably into an inflamed joint, such an interverebral disc, for example, is disclosed. |
| 7351423 |
Musculo-skeletal implant having a bioactive gradient |
April 1, 2008 |
| This invention relates to an implant for a musculoskeletal defect having a bioactive agent having a concentration gradient. |
| 7351261 |
Multi-joint implant |
April 1, 2008 |
| Methods and devices are provided for repairing or replacing damaged, injured, diseased, or otherwise unhealthy posterior elements, such as the facet joints, the lamina, the posterior ligaments, and/or other features of a patient's spinal column. In one exemplary embodiment, an implant is |
| 7344716 |
Transdiscal administration of specific inhibitors of pro-inflammatory cytokines |
March 18, 2008 |
| The present invention relates to injecting a high specificity cytokine antagonist into a diseased intervertebral disc. |
| 7341591 |
Anterior buttress staple |
March 11, 2008 |
| An anterior buttress staple and screw system is provided that can be used to hold an implant such as a disc prosthesis in place and thereby prevent its migration out of the spinal column. The buttress staple comprises a screw locking plate having a screw locking design that prevents the |
| 7264620 |
Variable laminoplasty implant |
September 4, 2007 |
| A vertebral implant comprising a first base configured for securing to a first cut portion of a vertebra, and second base configured for securing to a second cut portion of the vertebra. A connecting member is configured to associate the first and second bases at a preselected spacin |
| 7261738 |
C-shaped disc prosthesis |
August 28, 2007 |
| Exemplary implants and methods are provided for stabilizing adjacent vertebrae. In one embodiment, an implant is provided having a shape that allows the implant to be positioned between adjacent vertebrae using a posterior approach while avoiding contact with the spinal cord. For exa |
| 7235104 |
Method of protecting and lubricating bearing surfaces of an artificial disc |
June 26, 2007 |
| An intervertebral motion disc having a temporary liner disposed at an articulation interface. |
| 7235082 |
Device for insertion of implants |
June 26, 2007 |
| A device and method, which can be used for insertion of surgical implants, are provided in which the device includes a shaft having a proximal end and a distal end, and at least one moveable element. In a particular embodiment, the moveable element is disposed within a conduit defined by |
| 7226480 |
Disc prosthesis |
June 5, 2007 |
| The invention provides a spinal disc implant comprising two side walls which are opposed and substantially parallel spaced apart by a front wall and a back wall to define an interior space. The side walls define substantially elliptical curves joining the front and back walls. The fr |
| 7226453 |
Instrument for inserting, adjusting and removing pedicle screws and other orthopedic implants |
June 5, 2007 |
| An instrument for inserting, adjusting and engaging an implant, such as a polyaxial screw of a spinal fixation system, includes at least one retratractable tab for engaging a corresponding recess on the implant and a shaft that moves relative to the retractable tab. The movable shaft |
| 7217425 |
Autologous coatings for implants |
May 15, 2007 |
| A hydrocephalus shunt having an anti-inflammatory coating applied to at least the outside surface of the ventricular catheter. Such coatings are also applicable to other medical devices or implants. |
| 7189244 |
Compressor for use in minimally invasive surgery |
March 13, 2007 |
| A compressor tool for use in minimally invasive surgery is provided having first and second elongate elements where each elongate element is connected to the other at a pivot point within a pivot region of each element for rotating articulation in an articulation plane with respect t |
| 7179261 |
Percutaneous access devices and bone anchor assemblies |
February 20, 2007 |
| A percutaneous access device includes an inner tube and an outer tube disposed about at least a portion of the inner tube. The outer tube may be sized to span from a skin incision in a patient to a site proximate the spine of the patient. The distal end of the outer tube may be adapted |
| 7175624 |
Bone plate and screw system allowing bi-directional assembly |
February 13, 2007 |
| Bone screws and bone plates are provided that offer the surgeon the ability to either assemble the screws to the plate, or the plate to the screws, depending on the surgeon's preference and the patient's circumstances. The bone screws and bone plates of the present invention include |
| 7166112 |
Device for determining distance between two points in a surgical site |
January 23, 2007 |
| A device for use by a surgeon to determine the distance between two points within a surgical site, the device having a gripper retractably and flexibly connected to a body by a retractor having a proximal spring portion and a distal portion comprising a cable. |
| 7166111 |
Spinal plate and drill guide |
January 23, 2007 |
| Bone plates and bone plate systems are provided in which a bone plate includes first and second longitudinally extending rails, with a plurality of bone screw holes formed therein. At least one transverse strut connects the first and second longitudinally extending rails, each of the |
| 7156849 |
Rod reduction nut and driver tool |
January 2, 2007 |
| A rod reduction device is provided having a reduction nut adapted to mate to the rod-receiving portion of a spinal implant, and a driver tool that is effective to engage the reduction nut such that rotation of the driver tool rotates the reduction nut to reduce a rod positioned between t |
| 7156805 |
Surgical retractor |
January 2, 2007 |
| A surgical retractor system comprises a support frame and an instrument mounting assembly. The instrument mounting assembly includes a fastening member for securing the mounting assembly to the support frame, a loading member for attaching to the mounting assembly, and a lockable rotatio |
| 7156803 |
Devices for controlling fluid flow through a medium |
January 2, 2007 |
| A fluid flow system for preparing an implantable substrate is provided having a fluid permeable container that is capable of retaining a biocompatible, implantable substrate, and a driver mechanism for subjecting fluid to a constant force to induce a selected, controlled flow rate of |
| 7141074 |
Variable depth drill with self-centering sleeve |
November 28, 2006 |
| A surgical drill assembly is provided that includes an elongate shaft having a proximal end adapted to mate to a driver mechanism, and a distal end having a bone preparation element formed thereon. An elongate, hollow sleeve is coupled to, but slidably disposed around at least a portion |
| 7112222 |
Anterior lumbar interbody fusion cage with locking plate |
September 26, 2006 |
| A spinal fixation assembly is provided including a fusion cage with posterior, anterior, superior, and inferior faces, and a plate having at least one aperture for receiving a bone screw and having a mating element adapted to slidably engage and mate to the anterior face of the fusion |
| 7070942 |
Method of inducing or enhancing chondrogenesis with extracellular matrix containing GDF-5 |
July 4, 2006 |
| A method and composition are provided for inducing or enhancing chondrogenesis in vivo or in vitro. The method is performed by exposing the cells in vitro or in vivo to an extracellular matrix comprising of type I collagen, type II collagen or a mixture of type I collagen or type II |
| 7066938 |
Snap-on spinal rod connector |
June 27, 2006 |
| An implantable medical connector device is provided that employs a snap-on technology to safely and easily mate with another device. The medical connector device generally includes an elongate member having first and second connectors members formed on opposed ends thereof. Each connecto |
| 7060097 |
Method and apparatus for implant stability |
June 13, 2006 |
| An method and apparatus is provided for achieving stability of an implant in an intervertebral space of the human body, including an implant having a superior surface and an inferior surface, the surfaces having no significant protrusions extending therefrom and at least one modular |
| 7048739 |
Bone plate and resilient screw system allowing bi-directional assembly |
May 23, 2006 |
| Bone screws and bone plates are provided that offer the surgeon the ability to either assemble the screws to the plate, or the plate to the screws, depending on the surgeon's preference and the patient's circumstances. The bone screws and bone plates of the present invention include |
| 7008431 |
Configured and sized cannula |
March 7, 2006 |
| A dilator retractor and the dilators that are used for minimally invasive spinal surgery or other surgery are configured to accommodate the anatomical structure of the patient as by configuring the cross sectional area in an elliptical shape, or by forming a funnel configuration with |
| 6997953 |
Method for implanting a laminoplasty |
February 14, 2006 |
| A medical implant device for use in spinal surgery, and more preferably for use in laminoplasty surgery is provided. The implant is a cage-like member having a generally hollow, elongate body with open ends. The implant is formed from a generally hollow, elongate body having four sid |
| 6981948 |
Bone marrow aspiration system |
January 3, 2006 |
| Bone marrow aspiration devices and methods are disclosed for use in preparing a substrate. In general, the device includes an elongate penetrating element, a chamber adapted to retain a substrate, and a fluid extraction mechanism that is effective to pull fluid through the elongate p |
