| 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 |
| 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 |
| 7507243 |
Devices and method for augmenting a vertebral disc |
March 24, 2009 |
| A vertebral disc prosthesis, a method of implanting a prosthesis and a deployment device is provided. The prosthesis may be implanted into the interior region of the vertebral disc so as to displace existing vertebral tissue, such as NP. The size or amount of the prosthesis inserted |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
