Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Method and apparatus for intervertebral disc support and repair
- Patent Title (中): 用于椎间盘支撑和修复的方法和装置
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Application No.: US11354275Application Date: 2006-02-13
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Publication No.: US07959676B2Publication Date: 2011-06-14
- Inventor: Jeff Thramann , Michael Fulton
- Applicant: Jeff Thramann , Michael Fulton
- Applicant Address: US CO Broomfield
- Assignee: Lanx, Inc.
- Current Assignee: Lanx, Inc.
- Current Assignee Address: US CO Broomfield
- Agency: Holland & Hart LLP
- Main IPC: A61F2/44
- IPC: A61F2/44
Abstract:
An intervertebral disc device is provided to support or repair one or both of the disc annulus and the disc nucleus. The intervertebral disc device includes an annulus support and an elongated member to support the disc nucleus. The disc annulus support has an elongated wire and an annulus closure. The disc nucleus has an elongated member that is expandable. Any of the devices can be loaded with biologics. Moreover, any of the devices may include a scarring factor to promote fibrous growth.
Public/Granted literature
- US20070213825A1 Method and apparatus for intervertebral disc support and repair Public/Granted day:2007-09-13
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