US7025787B2
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Implantable joint prosthesis and associated instrumentation
Assignee: Companion Spine LLC
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Filing: 2002-11-25
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Granted: 2006-04-11
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Expires: 2022-11-25
Abstract
Abstract An implantable prosthesis is described having a pair of opposed shells and a central body disposed between the opposed shells wherein the central body and the shells cooperate to limit the motion of the central body with respect to the shells. An assembly for preparing a disc space for the implantation of a prosthesis is further described having a plurality of instruments cooperating to guide a tool associated with the assembly.
Inventors
- 👤 Vincent Bryan
- 👤 Alex Kunzler
- 👤 Randall Allard
- 👤 Richard Broman
- 👤 Anthony Finazzo
- 👤 Carlos Gil
- 👤 Elliott Marshall
- 👤 Leonard Tokish
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 14:21
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F2/00; A61F2/02; A61F2/30; A61F2/44; A61F2/442; A61F2/4425; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B17/16; A61B17/1662; A61B17/1671; A61B17/17; A61B17/1739; A61B17/1757; A61B17/02; A61B17/025; A61B2017/0256; A61F2/30721; A61F2/30742; A61F2/30744; A61F2/30767; A61F2/441; A61F2002/30001; A61F2002/30316; A61F2002/30329; A61F2002/30476; A61F2002/30495; A61F2002/30535; A61F2002/30563; A61F2002/30576; A61F2002/30578; A61F2002/30667; A61F2002/30673; A61F2002/30682; A61F2002/30685; A61F2/30734; A61F2002/30738; A61F2002/30922; A61F2/3094; A61F2002/30968; A61F2002/3097; A61F2002/443; A61F2220/00; A61F2220/0025; A61F2310/00; A61F2310/00005; A61F2310/00011; A61F2310/00017; A61F2310/00023; A61F2310/00029; A61F2310/00179; A61F2310/00185; A61F2310/00203; A61F2310/00239; A61F2310/00389; A61F2310/00395; A61F2310/00407
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 25
Claim 1
Independent Claim
289 words
An implantable prosthesis, comprising: upper and lower rigid, opposed, biocompatible concavo-convex shells, each shell comprising: an outer, rough convex surface, comprising a porous coating of biocompatible material; an inner concave surface, comprising: a smooth contact area; and an axial post extending toward the opposing shell; an edge between the surfaces, comprising: a circumferential groove; a stop circumscribing the contact area of the inner concave surface and extending toward the opposing shell; an insertion tab extending axially away from the opposing shell; and a closable passage between the outer surface and the inner surface of the shell; a deformable, resilient central body disposed between the inner, smooth concave surfaces of the upper and lower shells, comprising: smooth convex upper and lower surfaces complementary and adjacent to the smooth contact area of the inner surfaces of the respective upper and lower shells; a shoulder circumscribing each of the smooth convex upper and lower surfaces and adapted to contact the stop of the adjacent shell and limit relative motion of the central body with respect to the shell; a laterally extending equatorial ridge disposed between the stop of the upper shell and the stop of the lower shell; and an opening in the upper and lower convex contact surfaces adapted to receive the axial post of the inner surface of each shell to limit relative motion of the central body with respect to the shell; an elastic sheath disposed between the upper and lower shells and surrounding the central body, comprising: an inner surface; an outer surface; an upper edge secured to the upper shell, and a lower edge secured to the lower shell, wherein the inner surface of the sheath and the inner surfaces of the shells define an enclosing cavity.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
289 words
An implantable prosthesis, comprising: upper and lower rigid, opposed, biocompatible concavo-convex shells, each shell comprising: an outer, rough convex surface, comprising a porous coating of biocompatible material; an inner concave surface, comprising: a smooth contact area; and an axial post extending toward the opposing shell; an edge between the surfaces, comprising: a circumferential groove; a stop circumscribing the contact area of the inner concave surface and extending toward the opposing shell; an insertion tab extending axially away from the opposing shell; and a closable passage between the outer surface and the inner surface of the shell; a deformable, resilient central body disposed between the inner, smooth concave surfaces of the upper and lower shells, comprising: smooth convex upper and lower surfaces complementary and adjacent to the smooth contact area of the inner surfaces of the respective upper and lower shells; a shoulder circumscribing each of the smooth convex upper and lower surfaces and adapted to contact the stop of the adjacent shell and limit relative motion of the central body with respect to the shell; a laterally extending equatorial ridge disposed between the stop of the upper shell and the stop of the lower shell; and an opening in the upper and lower convex contact surfaces adapted to receive the axial post of the inner surface of each shell to limit relative motion of the central body with respect to the shell; an elastic sheath disposed between the upper and lower shells and surrounding the central body, comprising: an inner surface; an outer surface; an upper edge secured to the upper shell, and a lower edge secured to the lower shell, wherein the inner surface of the sheath and the inner surfaces of the shells define an enclosing cavity.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
The prosthesis of claim 1 wherein the insertion tabs of the shells comprise an opening adapted to releasably engage an insertion tool.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
70 words
The prosthesis of claim 1 further comprising an upper retaining ring formed of a biocompatible material and disposed in the circumferential groove of the upper shell for securing the upper edge of the sheath to the upper shell, and a lower retaining ring formed of a biocompatible material and disposed in the circumferential groove of the lower shell for securing the lower edge of the sheath to the lower shell.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
87 words
An implantable prosthesis, comprising: upper and lower, opposed, biocompatible shells, at least one shell comprising a curved outer surface, at least one stabilizing flat extending from the outer surface, and an axial post extending towards the opposing shell; a central body disposed between the upper and lower shells, the central body having an opening formed therein for receiving the axial posts extending from the shells; and a centering post adapted for insertion into at least one of the shells, wherein the centering post comprises a threaded rod.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
87 words
An implantable prosthesis, comprising: upper and lower, opposed, biocompatible shells, at least one shell comprising a curved outer surface, at least one stabilizing flat extending from the outer surface, and an axial post extending towards the opposing shell; a central body disposed between the upper and lower shells, the central body having an opening formed therein for receiving the axial posts extending from the shells; and a centering post adapted for insertion into at least one of the shells, wherein the centering post comprises a threaded rod.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
36 words
The prosthesis of claim 4 wherein the shells have a posterior portion and an anterior portion defining an axis there between and wherein the thickness of the shells varies along the anterior-posterior axis of the prosthesis.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
12 words
The prosthesis of claim 4 wherein the shells have a rectilinear profile.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
12 words
The prosthesis of claim 4 wherein the shells have a curvilinear profile.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
25 words
The prosthesis of claim 4 wherein the at least one stabilizing flat comprises posterior and anterior stabilizing flats between which the curved outer surface extends.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
18 words
The prosthesis of claim 4 wherein the at least one stabilizing flat extends away from the opposing shell.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
21 words
The prosthesis of claim 4 wherein the upper and lower shells are adapted for implantation between a pair of lumbar vertebrae.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
19 words
The prosthesis of claim 4 wherein at least one shell comprises a wing extending away from the opposing shell.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
14 words
The prosthesis of claim 4 wherein an axis port extends through the centering post.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
87 words
An implantable prosthesis, comprising: upper and lower, opposed, biocompatible shells, at least one shell comprising a curved outer surface, at least one stabilizing flat extending from the outer surface, and an axial post extending towards the opposing shell; and a central body disposed between the upper and lower shells, the central body having an opening formed therein for receiving the axial posts extending from the shells, wherein the shells have a posterior portion and an anterior portion wherein the anterior portion is thicker than the posterior portion.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
87 words
An implantable prosthesis, comprising: upper and lower, opposed, biocompatible shells, at least one shell comprising a curved outer surface, at least one stabilizing flat extending from the outer surface, and an axial post extending towards the opposing shell; and a central body disposed between the upper and lower shells, the central body having an opening formed therein for receiving the axial posts extending from the shells, wherein the shells have a posterior portion and an anterior portion wherein the anterior portion is thicker than the posterior portion.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
36 words
The prosthesis of claim 13 wherein the shells have a posterior portion and an anterior portion defining an axis there between and wherein the thickness of the shells varies along the anterior-posterior axis of the prosthesis.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
12 words
The prosthesis of claim 13 wherein the shells have a rectilinear profile.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
12 words
The prosthesis of claim 13 wherein the shells have a curvilinear profile.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
25 words
The prosthesis of claim 13 wherein the at least one stabilizing flat comprises posterior and anterior stabilizing flats between which the curved outer surface extends.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
18 words
The prosthesis of claim 13 wherein the at least one stabilizing flat extends away from the opposing shell.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
21 words
The prosthesis of claim 13 wherein the upper and lower shells are adapted for implantation between a pair of lumbar vertebrae.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
19 words
The prosthesis of claim 13 wherein at least one shell comprises a wing extending away from the opposing shell.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
20 words
The prosthesis of claim 13 further comprising a centering post adapted for insertion into at least one of the shells.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
14 words
The prosthesis of claim 13 wherein an axis port extends through the centering post.
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| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2013-04-10 | 2013-10-10 | 2014-04-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
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