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Resilient intervertebral disc implant
Assignee: Intrinsic Therapeutics Inc
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Filing: 2004-10-22
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Granted: 2010-02-09
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Expires: 2024-10-22
Abstract
Abstract Resilient surgical meshes that, in some aspects, can be compressed or otherwise configured, for minimally invasive delivery in the intervertebral discs are provided. According to one or more embodiments, the surgical mesh can be robust, fatigue resistant, stable and capable of withstanding the dynamic environment generic to intervertebral discs.
Inventors
- 👤 Gregory H. Lambrecht
- 👤 Robert Kevin Moore
- 👤 Jacob Einhorn
- 👤 Sean Kavanaugh
- 👤 Chris Tarapata
- 👤 Thomas Boyajian
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 14:41
CPC Classifications
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Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
118 words
A method for reinforcing an intervertebral disc comprising: locating a defect in an anulus fibrosis, wherein said defect is proximate a herniated segment, wherein the herniated segment comprises anulus fibrosis tissue; delivering a support member through said defect, wherein the support member comprises a plate or bar shaped device; positioning the plate or bar shaped device to close the defect; securely establishing said plate or bar shaped device adjacent said defect; securely establishing said plate or bar shaped device to a region substantially opposite said defect with an anchor; and returning at least part of the herniated segment to a position substantially within a pre-herniated border of the herniated segment by pulling the support member towards the anchor.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
118 words
A method for reinforcing an intervertebral disc comprising: locating a defect in an anulus fibrosis, wherein said defect is proximate a herniated segment, wherein the herniated segment comprises anulus fibrosis tissue; delivering a support member through said defect, wherein the support member comprises a plate or bar shaped device; positioning the plate or bar shaped device to close the defect; securely establishing said plate or bar shaped device adjacent said defect; securely establishing said plate or bar shaped device to a region substantially opposite said defect with an anchor; and returning at least part of the herniated segment to a position substantially within a pre-herniated border of the herniated segment by pulling the support member towards the anchor.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
53 words
The method of claim 1 , further comprising providing a tightening connection member between the support member and the anchor, wherein the connection member is configured for transmission of a tensile force along the length of the connection member, thereby causing the herniated segment to move in the direction of its pre-herniated borders.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
The method of claim 1 , further comprising positioning said support member along an innermost layer of the anulus.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
The method of claim 1 , wherein said plate or bar shaped device comprises one or more barbs.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
42 words
The method of claim 1 , wherein the step of securely establishing said plate or bar shaped device to a region substantially opposite said defect with an anchor comprises affixing said plate or bar shaped device into an endplate with said anchor.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
21 words
The method of claim 1 , further comprising positioning said support member to span the defect in more than one direction.
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