Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Adjustable implant, system and methods
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Application No.: US17651594Application Date: 2022-02-18
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Publication No.: US12004784B2Publication Date: 2024-06-11
- Inventor: Niels Smidth , Youngsam Bae , Khoa Pham
- Applicant: Nuvasive Specialized Orthopedics, Inc.
- Applicant Address: US CA San Diego
- Assignee: NuVasive Specialized Orthopedics, Inc.
- Current Assignee: NuVasive Specialized Orthopedics, Inc.
- Current Assignee Address: US CA San Diego
- Main IPC: A61B17/72
- IPC: A61B17/72 ; A61B17/00 ; A61B17/56 ; A61B17/68 ; G16H20/40

Abstract:
Aspects of the disclosure relate to an adjustable implant configured to be implanted into a patient that includes an adjustable portion moveable relative to a housing. The adjustable implant may include various smart components for enhancing operation of the implant. Smart components may include a controller for managing operations and a transducer for communicating ultrasound data with an external interface device. Additional smart components may include a load cell within the housing for measuring an imparted load; a sensor for measuring angular position of the adjustable portion; a dual sensor arrangement for measuring imparted forces; a reed switch; a half piezo transducer; and an energy harvester.
Public/Granted literature
- US20220265327A1 ADJUSTABLE IMPLANT, SYSTEM AND METHODS Public/Granted day:2022-08-25
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