Patent classifications
A61F2002/4627
ADJUSTABLE SPINAL IMPLANTS, ASSOCIATED INSTRUMENTS AND METHODS
The present disclosure provides adjustable spinal devices, instruments for implanting the spinal devices, methods for adjusting the height and/or lordosis angles of the spinal devices and methods for implanting such devices. An adjustable spinal fusion device includes an upper plate having an outer surface for placement against a first vertebral body and a lower plate having an outer surface for placement against a second vertebral body. The device further includes a translation member configured to move longitudinally relative to the upper and lower plates to adjust an angle between the upper and lower plates. The translation member may include an angled surface or wedge for cooperating with a ramp on the device to pivot the proximal end of the upper endplate relative to the proximal end of the lower endplate and thereby adjust a distance between the distal ends of the endplates.
Two-Piece Spine Implant Installation Instrument For Use With An Endoscope And Method Of Use
A two-piece medical instrument for installing an expandable interbody (intervertebral) spine implant via an endoscope, has a handle assembly and a shaft assembly configured for extension through the endoscope, the shaft assembly holding an expandable interbody spine implant when the shaft assembly is fully received by a head of the handle assembly, and releasing the spine implant upon retraction of the shaft assembly from the head of the handle assembly. The shaft assembly has a rod with a longitudinal bore and a sleeve situated on the rod that axially moves relative to the rod in response to the reception into and retraction from the handle assembly head, with the sleeve controlling capture and release of the implant by the rod. The distal end of the rod has a clamp formed by jaws that flex to capture and release the implant.
SPINE CAGE HOLDER
A cage holder includes an elongated body having a proximal end and a distal end, the elongated body extending from the proximal end to the distal end. The cage holder further includes means for transferring energy centrally from the proximal end to the distal end through the elongated body.
ADJUSTABLE TIBIAL TRIAL INSTRUMENT AND ORTHOPAEDIC SURGICAL METHOD OF USING THE SAME
An orthopaedic surgical system for use in implanting a total knee prosthesis includes an adjustable tibial trial component that is movable in the anterior/posterior direction and rotatable when installed on the resected surface of a patient's tibia. A method of using such a system is also disclosed.
Minimally invasive intervertebral systems and methods
A minimally invasive intervertebral implant includes a circuitous body defining a luminal axis extending longitudinally therethrough. The circuitous body includes proximal and distal ends oppositely disposed along a lateral axis of the circuitous body. Each of the proximal and distal ends includes an aperture disposed therethrough such that the circuitous body includes a first configuration wherein the proximal and distal ends are at a maximum separation and a second configuration wherein the proximal and distal ends are closer together than in the first configuration.
ZERO PROFILE SPINAL FUSION CAGE
An interbody fusion cage having upper and lower canals for receiving the heads of bone screws that have been pre-installed in opposing vertebral body endplates. The proximal wall of the cage preferably has a vertical slot that communicates with each canal and is adapted to allow access by a screwdriver and tightening of the screws.
Expandable intervertebral implant
An expandable intervertebral implant is provided for insertion into an intervertebral space defined by adjacent vertebrae. The expandable intervertebral implant includes a pair of outer sleeve portions and an inner core disposed between the outer sleeve portions. Movement of the inner core relative to the outer sleeve portions causes the outers sleeve portions to deflect away from each other, thereby engaging the expandable intervertebral implant with the vertebrae and adjusting the height of the intervertebral space.
ADJUSTABLE INTERBODY FUSION DEVICE AND METHOD OF USE
Interbody fusion devices, interbody fusion device systems, insertion tools, methods for assembling an interbody fusion device, and methods a method for inserting a medical device between two vertebral bodies are disclosed. The interbody fusion device includes a body member with a pivot cylinder, a superior member with a pivot channel that is configured to engage the pivot cylinder, and a movement mechanism for moving the superior member relative to the body member. The interbody fusion device systems may include an interbody fusion device and an insertion tool. Also disclosed is a method of assembling an interbody fusion device. In addition, a method for inserting a medical device between two vertebral bodies in a spine is disclosed.
Adjustable Spinal Implants, Associated Instruments and Methods
The present disclosure provides adjustable spinal devices, instruments for implanting the spinal devices, methods for adjusting the height and lordosis angles of the spinal devices and methods for implanting such devices. An adjustable spinal fusion device includes an upper plate component having an outer surface for placement against an endplate of a vertebral body and a lower plate component having an outer surface for placement against an endplate of a vertebral body. The device further includes a first translation member configured to move longitudinally relative to the upper and lower plates to adjust a distance between the upper and lower plates and a second translation member configured to move longitudinally relative to the upper and lower plates to adjust an angle between the upper and lower plates.
BONE MATERIAL DISPENSING DEVICE WITH DISTAL FRAME
A bone material dispensing device is provided. The bone material dispensing device comprises a housing having a proximal end, a distal end, and a longitudinal axis, the proximal end having a first opening and the distal end comprising a frame having a front wall, a back wall, and an air gap, the back wall having a back opening and the front wall having a second opening such that the first opening, the back opening and the second opening are configured to slidably receive at least a portion of a plunger, the front wall comprising a generally flat contact surface configured to engage a funnel; and a locking member pivotably connected to an upper surface of the housing and extending adjacent to the upper surface of the housing, the locking member comprising a locking surface extending adjacent to the distal end of the housing, the locking member being movable in a locking position to lock the portion of the funnel with the housing. A bone material dispensing system and a method of implanting bone material with the bone material dispensing system are also provided.