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Systems for percutaneous bone and spinal stabilization, fixation and repair
Assignee: Medtronic Europe SARL
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Filing: 1998-03-06
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Granted: 2000-10-03
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Expires: 2018-03-06
Abstract
Abstract Systems for bone and spinal stabilization, fixation and repair include intramedullar nails, intervertebral cages and prostheses, remotely activatable prostheses, tissue extraction devices, and electrocautery probes. The intramedullar nails, intervertebral cages and prostheses, are designed for expansion from a small diameter for insertion into place to a larger diameter which stabilizes, fixates or repairs the bone, and further can be inserted percutaneously. Remotely activatable prostheses can be activated from an external unit to expand and treat prosthesis loosening. Tissue extraction devices, and electrocautery probes are used to remove tissue from desired areas.
Inventors
- 👤 Mordechay Beyar
- 👤 Oren Globerman
- 👤 Elad Magal
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 12:23
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B17/56; A61B17/58; A61B17/68; A61B17/72; A61B17/7233; A61B17/7258; A61B17/7275; A61B17/7266; A61F; A61F2/00; A61F2/02; A61F2/30; A61F2/44; A61F2/441; A61F2/4455; A61F2/446; A61F2/46; A61F2/4603; A61F2/4611; C; C21; C21D; C21D9/00; C21D9/26; G; G01; G01L; G01L7/00; G01L7/16; A61B17/7283; A61B17/7291; A61B2017/00535; A61B2017/00831; A61B2017/00867; A61F2/442; A61F2002/30001; A61F2002/30003; A61F2002/3006; A61F2002/30092; A61F2002/30108; A61F2002/30199; A61F2002/30291; A61F2002/30293; A61F2002/30316; A61F2002/30535; A61F2002/30579; A61F2002/4625; A61F2002/4627; A61F2210/00; A61F2210/0014; A61F2210/0019; A61F2210/0023; A61F2210/0033; A61F2230/00; A61F2230/0063; A61F2230/0091
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 28
Claim 1
Independent Claim
133 words
A medical device for treatment of broken bones having an intramedullary cavity, the bone being provided with a bore formed through the exterior surface of the bone and extending into the intramedullary cavity, comprising: a bone fixture for insertion through the bore of the bone and into the intramedullary cavity, said bone fixture comprising a diameter-expandable, metallic balloon tube having an exterior circumferential surface, said tube having a reduced first diameter for insertion through the bore and into the intramedullary cavity and a second expanded diameter, wherein when fluid is introduced into said bone fixture it radially increases in diameter from said reduced first diameter to said second expanded diameter, at least a portion of said exterior circumferential surface coming into contact with a portion of the side wall of said intramedullary cavity.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
133 words
A medical device for treatment of broken bones having an intramedullary cavity, the bone being provided with a bore formed through the exterior surface of the bone and extending into the intramedullary cavity, comprising: a bone fixture for insertion through the bore of the bone and into the intramedullary cavity, said bone fixture comprising a diameter-expandable, metallic balloon tube having an exterior circumferential surface, said tube having a reduced first diameter for insertion through the bore and into the intramedullary cavity and a second expanded diameter, wherein when fluid is introduced into said bone fixture it radially increases in diameter from said reduced first diameter to said second expanded diameter, at least a portion of said exterior circumferential surface coming into contact with a portion of the side wall of said intramedullary cavity.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
A medical device as claimed in claim 1, wherein said metallic balloon tube is manufactured of a material selected from the group comprising: titanium, stainless steel, SS316, and Nitinol.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
33 words
A medical device as claimed in claim 1, wherein said reduced first diameter is sufficiently small such that said bone fixture can be inserted into the bore of the bone through a syringe.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
A medical device as claimed in claim 1, wherein said device is basically cylindrical when expanded to said second expanded diameter.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
35 words
A medical treatment device as claimed in claim 1, wherein said bone fixture is sized for treatment of a broken bone selected from the group comprising: the hand, the foot, the leg, and the arm.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
40 words
A medical device as claimed in claim 1, wherein said device further comprises a restraining means for restraining radial expansion of a portion of said device, when said device expands from said reduced first diameter to said expanded second diameter.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
33 words
A medical device as claimed in claim 1, wherein said bone fixture increases in diameter by at least 40% when said fixture increases from said reduced first diameter to said expanded second diameter.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
36 words
A medical device as claimed in claim 1 wherein said bone fixture will expand in diameter from said reduced first diameter to said expanded second diameter when fluid is supplied to the interior of said device.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
36 words
A medical device as claimed in claim 8, wherein said bone fixture is supplied with a valve, at least allowing for one-way fluid flow, for selective entry of the fluid into the interior of said device.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
13 words
A medical device as claimed in claim 9, wherein said valve is bi-directional.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
25 words
A medical device as claimed in claim 1 further comprising at least one rib longitudinally extending along the exterior circumferential surface of said bone fixture.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
24 words
A medical device as claimed in claim 1 wherein at least two ribs longitudinally extend along the exterior circumferential surface of said bone fixture.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
32 words
A medical device as claimed in claim 12 wherein said ribs define wall web portions therebetween and said wall web portions are folded upon themselves prior to expansion of said bone fixture.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
23 words
A medical device as claimed in claim 1 further comprising four ribs longitudinally extending along the exterior circumferential surface of said bone fixture.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
26 words
A medical device as claimed in claim 13, wherein said wall web portions are initially, pre-expansion, folded into individual bulbous sections, said sections being approximately S-shaped.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
37 words
A medical device as claimed in claim 13, wherein said device comprises four of said longitudinal ribs and wherein said wall web portions are initially, pre-expansion, folded into individual bulbous sections, said bulbous sections being approximately S-shaped.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
22 words
A medical device as claimed in claim 13, wherein each of said wall web portions are folded, pre-expansion, into a hairpin-like loop.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
32 words
A medical device as claimed in claim 13, wherein said device comprises four of said longitudinal ribs and wherein each of said wall web portions are curved, pre-expansion, into a hairpin-like loop.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
30 words
A medical device as claimed in claim 11, wherein said reduced first diameter is sufficiently small such that said bone fixture can be inserted into the bone through a syringe.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
35 words
A medical treatment device as claimed in claim 11, wherein said bone fixture is sized for treatment of a broken bone selected from the group comprising: the hand, the foot, the leg, and the arm.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
40 words
A medical device as claimed in claim 11, wherein said device further comprises a restraining element for restraining radial expansion of a portion of said device, when said device expands from said reduced first diameter to said expanded second diameter.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
34 words
A medical treatment device as claimed in claim 11, wherein said bone fixture increases in diameter by at least 40% when said fixture increases from said reduced first diameter to said expanded second diameter.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
36 words
A medical device as claimed in claim 11, wherein said bone fixture will expand in diameter from said reduced first diameter to said expanded second diameter when fluid is supplied to the interior of said device.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
36 words
A medical device as claimed in claim 23, wherein said bone fixture is supplied with a valve, at least allowing for one-way fluid flow, for selective entry of the fluid into the interior of said device.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
13 words
A medical device as claimed in claim 23, wherein said valve is bi-directional.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
26 words
A medical device as claimed in claim 23 wherein said bone fixture is in the basic shape of a cylinder tapered on at least one end.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
28 words
A medical device as claimed in claim 11, wherein said metallic tube is manufactured of a material selected from the group comprising: titanium, stainless steel, SS316, and Nitinol.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 2003-10-03 | 2004-04-03 | 2004-10-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2007-10-03 | 2008-04-03 | 2008-10-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2011-10-03 | 2012-04-03 | 2012-10-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |