| Patent Number |
Title Of Patent |
Date Issued |
| 7563282 |
Method of supporting nucleus pulposus |
July 21, 2009 |
| Systems for minimally invasive disc augmentation include an anulus augmentation component and a nucleus augmentation component. Both are suited for minimally invasive deployment. The nucleus augmentation component restores disc height and/or replaces missing nucleus pulposus. The anu |
| 7553330 |
Methods of reinforcing an intervertebral disc annulus |
June 30, 2009 |
| Methods of reinforcing annulus fibrosis tissue within an intervertebral disc include the implantation of a support member also functioning as a barrier to resist damage to the tissue or herniation of tissue outside the disc. The device may be anchored to the surrounding tissue. The d |
| 7553329 |
Stabilized intervertebral disc barrier |
June 30, 2009 |
| Presented are new resilient sheet-like surgical meshes that may be compressed for minimally invasive delivery in the intervertebral discs. According to one or more embodiments, the surgical mesh can be robust, fatigue resistant, stable and capable of withstanding the dynamic environm |
| 7524333 |
Method of anchoring an implant in an intervertebral disc |
April 28, 2009 |
| Methods of securing an implant within an intervertebral disc are provided. In some embodiments, systems for minimally invasive disc augmentation include an anulus augmentation component and a nucleus augmentation component. Both are suited for minimally invasive deployment. The nucleus |
| 7513911 |
Method of implanting dynamically stable spinal implant |
April 7, 2009 |
| Devices for implantation into an intervertebral disc can include a membrane support member to augment a disc having a defect. A defect in the anulus of a disc can be repaired using a prosthesis such as a barrier. The barrier can include a sealant and an enlarger. The barrier can be i |
| 7500978 |
Method for delivering and positioning implants in the intervertebral disc environment |
March 10, 2009 |
| The present invention relates generally to devices and methods for delivering medical devices, such as implants, to desired tissue sites, such as the intervertebral disc. In one aspect, an intervertebral disc repair and diagnostic device that is minimally invasive and that provides p |
| 7258700 |
Devices and method for nucleus pulposus augmentation and retention |
August 21, 2007 |
| Systems for minimally invasive disc augmentation include an anulus augmentation component and a nucleus augmentation component. Both are suited for minimally invasive deployment. The nucleus augmentation component restores disc height and/or replaces missing nucleus pulposus. The anu |
| 7220281 |
Implant for reinforcing and annulus fibrosis |
May 22, 2007 |
| Reinforcement of annulus fibrosis tissue within an intervertebral disc can be achieved through implantation of a support member also functioning as a barrier to resist damage to the tissue or herniation of tissue outside of the disc. The device may be anchored to the surrounding tissue. |
| 7198047 |
Anchored anulus method |
April 3, 2007 |
| Systems for minimally invasive disc augmentation include an anulus augmentation component and a nucleus augmentation component. Both are suited for minimally invasive deployment. The nucleus augmentation component restores disc height and/or replaces missing nucleus pulposus. The anu |
| 7144397 |
Minimally invasive system for manipulating intervertebral disc tissue |
December 5, 2006 |
| The present invention relates generally to intervertebral disc devices and methods and instrumentation for intervertebral disc procedures. An intervertebral disc repair and diagnostic device that is minimally invasive, actively guided, and provides direct and consistent access to the |
| 7124761 |
Deployment devices and methods for vertebral disc augmentation |
October 24, 2006 |
| Apparatus and methods are directed at stabilizing somatic implants. A site within a body is selected that has a first region having a tight and/or changing curvature bordered by a second region or regions having minimal or constant curvature. An apparatus that has a flexible portion and |
| 7094258 |
Methods of reinforcing an annulus fibrosis |
August 22, 2006 |
| Methods of reinforcing annulus fibrosis tissue within an intervertebral disc include the implantation of a support member also functioning as a barrier to resist damage to the tissue or herniation of tissue outside the disc. The device may be anchored to the surrounding tissue. The d |
| 6936072 |
Encapsulated intervertebral disc prosthesis and methods of manufacture |
August 30, 2005 |
| The present invention relates generally to intervertebral disc repair devices and methods of manufacture. A method of manufacturing a dynamically responsive encapsulated intervertebral disc repair device that prevents the flow of disc material out of the disc, provides support to the |
| 6883520 |
Methods and apparatus for dynamically stable spinal implant |
April 26, 2005 |
| Apparatus and methods are directed at stabilizing somatic implants. A site within a body is selected that has a first region having a tight and/or changing curvature bordered by a second region or regions having minimal or constant curvature. An apparatus that has a flexible portion and |
| 6821276 |
Intervertebral diagnostic and manipulation device |
November 23, 2004 |
| The present invention relates generally to intervertebral disc devices and methods and instrumentation for intervertebral disc procedures. An intervertebral disc repair and diagnostic device that is minimally invasive, actively guided, and provides direct and consistent access to the |
