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Device for inserting fill material particles into body cavities
Assignee: Spineology Inc
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Filing: 2001-07-20
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Granted: 2003-09-16
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Expires: 2021-07-20
Abstract
Abstract An instrument for filling cavities in a body, such as a cavity within a reamed out spinal disc, with beads includes a cyclical agitator that functions to prompt the introduction of one bead at a time through the fill tube to prevent clogging and to promote compaction within the cavity.
Inventors
- 👤 Stephen D. Kuslich
- 👤 Francis Peterson
- 👤 Joseph E. Gleason
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 22:13
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B17/56; A61B17/58; A61B17/68; A61B17/70; A61B17/7094; A61B17/7095; A61B17/00234; A61B17/34; A61B17/3468; A61B17/3472; A61B90/00; A61B90/06; A61B2090/062; A61F; A61F2/00; A61F2/02; A61F2/28; A61F2/30; A61F2/44; A61F2/442; A61F2/46; A61F2/4601; A61F2/4603; A61F2/4611; A61F2002/2835; A61F2002/4635
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 25
Claim 1
Independent Claim
257 words
A device for inserting particles of fill material into a body cavity comprising: a reservoir, the reservoir defining a chamber, the chamber constructed and arranged to contain a predetermined volume of the particles of fill material, the reservoir defining an opening at one end through which the particles may exit the chamber, the opening constructed and arranged to allow only one particle at a time to exit the chamber; an injection cylinder, the injection cylinder having a proximal end and a distal end, the proximal end being engaged to the reservoir, the injection cylinder defining a hollow chamber being open at both ends, the proximal end of the injection cylinder being coupled to the reservoir thereby defining a coupled assembly, the hollow chamber being in fluid communication with the opening, the hollow chamber sized to receive the particles from the opening and pass the particles theretbrough; and a reciprocator device, the reciprocator device operatively engaged to at least a portion of the injection cylinder, the reciprocator device constructed and arranged to reciprocatingly move the coupled assembly thereby causing the particles of fill material to exit the chamber through the opening one particle at a time and pass the particles through the hollow chamber; wherein the reciprocator device defines a longitudinally oriented hollow passage which extends therethrough, the injector cylinder having a piston member fixedly engaged thereto, the reciprocator device being constructed and arranged to reciprocatingly move the piston member between a first position and a second position within a first portion of the longitudinally oriented hollow passage.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
257 words
A device for inserting particles of fill material into a body cavity comprising: a reservoir, the reservoir defining a chamber, the chamber constructed and arranged to contain a predetermined volume of the particles of fill material, the reservoir defining an opening at one end through which the particles may exit the chamber, the opening constructed and arranged to allow only one particle at a time to exit the chamber; an injection cylinder, the injection cylinder having a proximal end and a distal end, the proximal end being engaged to the reservoir, the injection cylinder defining a hollow chamber being open at both ends, the proximal end of the injection cylinder being coupled to the reservoir thereby defining a coupled assembly, the hollow chamber being in fluid communication with the opening, the hollow chamber sized to receive the particles from the opening and pass the particles theretbrough; and a reciprocator device, the reciprocator device operatively engaged to at least a portion of the injection cylinder, the reciprocator device constructed and arranged to reciprocatingly move the coupled assembly thereby causing the particles of fill material to exit the chamber through the opening one particle at a time and pass the particles through the hollow chamber; wherein the reciprocator device defines a longitudinally oriented hollow passage which extends therethrough, the injector cylinder having a piston member fixedly engaged thereto, the reciprocator device being constructed and arranged to reciprocatingly move the piston member between a first position and a second position within a first portion of the longitudinally oriented hollow passage.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
34 words
The device of claim 1 wherein the piston member further comprises a slidable piston seal, the slidable piston seal slidably sealing the piston member to the first portion of the longitudinally oriented hollow passage.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
47 words
The device of claim 2 wherein the longitudinally oriented hollow passage further comprises a proximal sliding seal assembly, the proximal sliding seal assembly slidably sealing the injection cylinder proximal to the piston member to a proximal opening of the first portion of the longitudinally oriented hollow passage.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
43 words
The device of claim 3 wherein reciprocator device further comprises a fluid injection port, the fluid injection port being positioned proximal of the piston member and providing fluid communication between the first portion of the longitudinally oriented hollow passage and a fluid source.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
52 words
The device of claim 4 wherein the fluid source is constructed and arranged to selectively inject a fluid into the first portion of the longitudinally oriented hollow passage through the fluid injection port, the fluid providing a sufficient pressure to move the piston member from the first position to the second position.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
74 words
The device of claim 5 further comprising a biasing member, the biasing member being positioned in a second portion of the longitudinally oriented hollow passage distally positioned relative to the first portion of the longitudinally oriented hollow passage, the biasing member being biasedly engaged between the piston member and a distal stop member, the biasing member exerting a sufficient biasing force to move the piston member from the second position to the first position.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
60 words
The device of claim 6 wherein the distal stop member is engaged to a distal end of the reciprocator device, the distal stop member defining an opening, the opening of the distal stop member having a diameter sized to slidingly pass the cylindrical injector therethrough, the opening of the distal stop member having a diameter smaller than the piston member.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
21 words
The device of claim 7 wherein the distal stop member is removably engaged to the distal end of the reciprocator device.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
38 words
The device of claim 8 wherein the distal stop member further comprises at least one engagement member, the at least one engagement member constructed and arranged to be removably engaged to a distal end of the reciprocator device.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
37 words
The device of claim 9 wherein the distal end of the reciprocator device comprises at least one engagement channel, the at least one engagement channel constructed and arranged to removably receive the at least one engagement member.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
29 words
The device of claim 5 wherein the fluid source is a fluid pump selected from the group consisting of a pneumatic pump, a hydraulic pump, and any combination thereof.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
37 words
The device of claim 5 further comprising a controller device, the controller device constructed and arranged to selectively control the flow of fluid from the fluid source into the first portion of the longitudinally oriented hollow passage.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
44 words
The device of claim 3 wherein the proximal sliding seal assembly is constructed and arranged to release fluid pressure from the first portion of the longitudinally oriented hollow passage after the piston member is moved from the first position to the second position therein.
Claim 15
Independent Claim
283 words
A device for inserting particles of fill material into a body cavity comprising: a reservoir, the reservoir defining a chamber, the chamber constructed and arranged to contain a predetermined volume of the particles of fill material, the reservoir defining an opening at one end through which the particles may exit the chamber, the opening constructed and arranged to allow only one particle at a time to exit the chamber; an injection cylinder, the injection cylinder having a proximal end and a distal end, the proximal end being engaged to the reservoir, the injection cylinder defining a hollow chamber being open at both ends, the proximal end of the injection cylinder being coupled to the reservoir thereby defining a coupled assembly, the hollow chamber being in fluid communication with the opening, the hollow chamber sized to receive the particles from the opening and pass the particles therethrough; a reciprocator device, the reciprocator device operatively engaged to at least a portion of the injection cylinder, the reciprocator device constructed and arranged to reciprocatingly move the coupled assembly thereby causing the particles of fill material to exit the chamber through the opening one particle at a time and pass the particles through the hollow chamber; and further comprising a depth guide, the depth guide defining a sheath, the sheath being disposed about at least a portion of the injection cylinder, a proximal end of the depth guide being engaged to at least a portion of the reciprocator device, whereby when the reciprocator device reciprocatingly moves the coupled assembly the depth guide remains substantially immobile relative to the injection cylinder and the depth guide is adjustably engaged to the at least a portion of the reciprocator device.
Claim 16
Independent Claim
283 words
A device for inserting particles of fill material into a body cavity comprising: a reservoir, the reservoir defining a chamber, the chamber constructed and arranged to contain a predetermined volume of the particles of fill material, the reservoir defining an opening at one end through which the particles may exit the chamber, the opening constructed and arranged to allow only one particle at a time to exit the chamber; an injection cylinder, the injection cylinder having a proximal end and a distal end, the proximal end being engaged to the reservoir, the injection cylinder defining a hollow chamber being open at both ends, the proximal end of the injection cylinder being coupled to the reservoir thereby defining a coupled assembly, the hollow chamber being in fluid communication with the opening, the hollow chamber sized to receive the particles from the opening and pass the particles therethrough; a reciprocator device, the reciprocator device operatively engaged to at least a portion of the injection cylinder, the reciprocator device constructed and arranged to reciprocatingly move the coupled assembly thereby causing the particles of fill material to exit the chamber through the opening one particle at a time and pass the particles through the hollow chamber; and further comprising a depth guide, the depth guide defining a sheath, the sheath being disposed about at least a portion of the injection cylinder, a proximal end of the depth guide being engaged to at least a portion of the reciprocator device, whereby when the reciprocator device reciprocatingly moves the coupled assembly the depth guide remains substantially immobile relative to the injection cylinder and the depth guide is adjustably engaged to the at least a portion of the reciprocator device.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
22 words
The device of claim 14 wherein the depth guide is threadingly engaged to the at least a portion of the reciprocator device.
Claim 18
Independent Claim
320 words
A device for inserting particles of fill material into a body cavity comprising: a reservoir, the reservoir defining a chamber, the chamber constructed and arranged to contain a predetermined volume of the particles of fill material, the reservoir defining an opening at one end through which the particles may exit the chamber, the opening constructed and arranged to allow only one particle at a time to exit the chamber; an injection cylinder, the injection cylinder having a proximal end and a distal end, the proximal end being engaged to the reservoir, the injection cylinder defining a hollow chamber being open at both ends, the proximal end of the injection cylinder being coupled to the reservoir thereby defining a coupled assembly, the hollow chamber being in fluid communication with the opening, the hollow chamber sized to receive the particles from the opening and pass the particles therethrough; and a reciprocator device, the reciprocator device operatively engaged to at least a portion of the injection cylinder, the reciprocator device constructed and arranged to reciprocatingly move the coupled assembly thereby causing the particles of fill material to exit the chamber through the opening one particle at a time and pass the particles through the hollow chamber; further comprising a depth guide, the depth guide defining a sheath, the sheath being disposed about at least a portion of the injection cylinder, a proximal end of the depth guide being engaged to at least a portion of the reciprocator device, whereby when the reciprocator device reciprocatingly moves the coupled assembly the depth guide remains substantially immobile relative to the injection cylinder; wherein the depth guide further comprises a distal end, the distal end having a contact member engaged thereto, the contact member constructed and arranged to be disposed about at least a portion of an opening of an operating site, wherein the contact member is removably engaged to the distal end of the depth guide.
Claim 19
Independent Claim
320 words
A device for inserting particles of fill material into a body cavity comprising: a reservoir, the reservoir defining a chamber, the chamber constructed and arranged to contain a predetermined volume of the particles of fill material, the reservoir defining an opening at one end through which the particles may exit the chamber, the opening constructed and arranged to allow only one particle at a time to exit the chamber; an injection cylinder, the injection cylinder having a proximal end and a distal end, the proximal end being engaged to the reservoir, the injection cylinder defining a hollow chamber being open at both ends, the proximal end of the injection cylinder being coupled to the reservoir thereby defining a coupled assembly, the hollow chamber being in fluid communication with the opening, the hollow chamber sized to receive the particles from the opening and pass the particles therethrough; and a reciprocator device, the reciprocator device operatively engaged to at least a portion of the injection cylinder, the reciprocator device constructed and arranged to reciprocatingly move the coupled assembly thereby causing the particles of fill material to exit the chamber through the opening one particle at a time and pass the particles through the hollow chamber; further comprising a depth guide, the depth guide defining a sheath, the sheath being disposed about at least a portion of the injection cylinder, a proximal end of the depth guide being engaged to at least a portion of the reciprocator device, whereby when the reciprocator device reciprocatingly moves the coupled assembly the depth guide remains substantially immobile relative to the injection cylinder; wherein the depth guide further comprises a distal end, the distal end having a contact member engaged thereto, the contact member constructed and arranged to be disposed about at least a portion of an opening of an operating site, wherein the contact member is removably engaged to the distal end of the depth guide.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
19 words
The device of claim 16 wherein the contact member is constructed at least partially from a vibration absorbing material.
Claim 21
Independent Claim
278 words
A device for inserting particles of fill material into a body cavity comprising: a reservoir, the reservoir defining a chamber, the chamber constructed and arranged to contain a predetermined volume of the particles of fill material, the reservoir defining an opening at one end through which the particles may exit the chamber, the opening constructed and arranged to allow only one particle at a time to exit the chamber; an injection cylinder, the injection cylinder having a proximal end and a distal end, the proximal end being engaged to the reservoir, the injection cylinder defining a hollow chamber being open at both ends, the proximal end of the injection cylinder being coupled to the reservoir thereby defining a coupled assembly, the hollow chamber being in fluid communication with the opening, the hollow chamber sized to receive the particles from the opening and pass the particles theretbrough; and a reciprocator device, the reciprocator device operatively engaged to at least a portion of the injection cylinder, the reciprocator device constructed and arranged to reciprocatingly move the coupled assembly thereby causing the particles of fill material to exit the chamber through the opening one particle at a time and pass the particles through the hollow chamber; further comprising a depth guide, the depth guide defining a sheath, the sheath being disposed about at least a portion of the injection cylinder, a proximal end of the depth guide being engaged to at least a portion of the reciprocator device, whereby when the reciprocator device reciprocatingly moves the coupled assembly the depth guide remains substantially immobile relative to the injection cylinder, wherein the depth guide and the injection cylinder have a lubricant therebetween.
Claim 22
Independent Claim
278 words
A device for inserting particles of fill material into a body cavity comprising: a reservoir, the reservoir defining a chamber, the chamber constructed and arranged to contain a predetermined volume of the particles of fill material, the reservoir defining an opening at one end through which the particles may exit the chamber, the opening constructed and arranged to allow only one particle at a time to exit the chamber; an injection cylinder, the injection cylinder having a proximal end and a distal end, the proximal end being engaged to the reservoir, the injection cylinder defining a hollow chamber being open at both ends, the proximal end of the injection cylinder being coupled to the reservoir thereby defining a coupled assembly, the hollow chamber being in fluid communication with the opening, the hollow chamber sized to receive the particles from the opening and pass the particles theretbrough; and a reciprocator device, the reciprocator device operatively engaged to at least a portion of the injection cylinder, the reciprocator device constructed and arranged to reciprocatingly move the coupled assembly thereby causing the particles of fill material to exit the chamber through the opening one particle at a time and pass the particles through the hollow chamber; further comprising a depth guide, the depth guide defining a sheath, the sheath being disposed about at least a portion of the injection cylinder, a proximal end of the depth guide being engaged to at least a portion of the reciprocator device, whereby when the reciprocator device reciprocatingly moves the coupled assembly the depth guide remains substantially immobile relative to the injection cylinder, wherein the depth guide and the injection cylinder have a lubricant therebetween.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
10 words
The device of claim 18 wherein the lubricant is biocompatible.
Claim 24
Independent Claim
266 words
A device for inserting fill material into a body cavity comprising: a hollow injection cylinder, a reservoir for containing the fill material, and a central housing, the hollow injection cylinder being in fluid communication with the reservoir, the central housing defining a passage which extends therethrough, the passage being disposed about the hollow injection cylinder, the hollow injection cylinder being longitudinally moveable within the passage, the hollow injection cylinder and the central housing having at least one sliding valve seal therebetween; at least a portion of the hollow injection cylinder having a piston member fixedly engaged thereto, the piston member having a first position and being moveable to a second position, a first portion of the passage defining a piston chamber, the piston chamber constructed and arranged to receive a predetermined quantity of fluid therein, the predetermined quantity of fluid exerting a distally acting force on the piston member; a second portion of the passage defining a biasing chamber, the biasing chamber having a biasing member disposed between the piston member and a distal surface, the biasing member exerting a proximally acting biasing force on the piston member; whereby, when the predetermined quantity of fluid is received into the chamber, the first distally acting force is sufficient to move the piston member in the distal direction from the first position to the second position, after the piston member is moved to the second position at least a portion of the predetermined quantity of fluid is released, thereinafter the proximally acting force is sufficient to return the piston member from the second position to the first position.
Claim 25
Independent Claim
266 words
A device for inserting fill material into a body cavity comprising: a hollow injection cylinder, a reservoir for containing the fill material, and a central housing, the hollow injection cylinder being in fluid communication with the reservoir, the central housing defining a passage which extends therethrough, the passage being disposed about the hollow injection cylinder, the hollow injection cylinder being longitudinally moveable within the passage, the hollow injection cylinder and the central housing having at least one sliding valve seal therebetween; at least a portion of the hollow injection cylinder having a piston member fixedly engaged thereto, the piston member having a first position and being moveable to a second position, a first portion of the passage defining a piston chamber, the piston chamber constructed and arranged to receive a predetermined quantity of fluid therein, the predetermined quantity of fluid exerting a distally acting force on the piston member; a second portion of the passage defining a biasing chamber, the biasing chamber having a biasing member disposed between the piston member and a distal surface, the biasing member exerting a proximally acting biasing force on the piston member; whereby, when the predetermined quantity of fluid is received into the chamber, the first distally acting force is sufficient to move the piston member in the distal direction from the first position to the second position, after the piston member is moved to the second position at least a portion of the predetermined quantity of fluid is released, thereinafter the proximally acting force is sufficient to return the piston member from the second position to the first position.
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