Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Method and apparatus for the treatment of the intervertebral disc annulus
- Patent Title (中): 用于治疗椎间盘环的方法和装置
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Application No.: US12247637Application Date: 2008-10-08
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Publication No.: US07963992B2Publication Date: 2011-06-21
- Inventor: Joseph C. Cauthen, III , Matthew M. Burns , Lawrence W. Wales , Brian L. Dukart , Bradley J. Wessman , Rodney L. Houfburg , Ishmael Bentley
- Applicant: Joseph C. Cauthen, III , Matthew M. Burns , Lawrence W. Wales , Brian L. Dukart , Bradley J. Wessman , Rodney L. Houfburg , Ishmael Bentley
- Applicant Address: US MN Minnetonka
- Assignee: Anulex Technologies, Inc.
- Current Assignee: Anulex Technologies, Inc.
- Current Assignee Address: US MN Minnetonka
- Agency: Faegre & Benson LLP
- Main IPC: A61F2/44
- IPC: A61F2/44
Abstract:
The present invention provides methods and devices for treating the annulus of an intervertebral disc. The methods and devices can employ an expandable treatment device which is deployed at least partially in the subannular space. Fixation devices and methods are also disclosed, which help to secure the treatment device in place.
Public/Granted literature
- US20090036989A1 Method and Apparatus for the Treatment of the Intervertebral Disc Annulus Public/Granted day:2009-02-05
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