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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8114082 | Anchoring system for disc repair Embodiments of the invention relate generally to tissue anchors and methods of delivering same to the intervertebral disc or other sites within the body. In some embodiments, the anchors provide pull-out resistance, stability and/or maximize contact with tissue invo... | 02/14/2012 |
| 8105384 | Weakened anulus repair Methods of reinforcing anulus fibrosis tissue within an intervertebral disc include the implantation of a repair device comprising one or more support members. The device may be anchored to the surrounding tissue. The device may be compressible and delivered in a mi... | 01/31/2012 |
| 8025698 | Method of rehabilitating an anulus fibrosus Systems for minimally invasive disc augmentation include an anulus augmentation component and a nucleus augmentation component. Both are suited for minimally invasive deployment. The nucleus augmentation component restores disc height and/or replaces missing nucleus... | 09/27/2011 |
| 8021425 | Versatile method of repairing an intervertebral disc Systems for minimally invasive disc augmentation include an anulus augmentation component and, optionally, a nucleus augmentation component. Both are suited for minimally invasive deployment. The anulus augmentation component shields weakened regions of the anulus f... | 09/20/2011 |
| 8002836 | Method for the treatment of the intervertebral disc anulus Devices for implantation into an intervertebral disc can include a membrane support member to augment a disc having a defect. A defect in the anulus of a disc can be repaired using a prosthesis such as a barrier. The barrier can include a sealant and an enlarger. Th... | 08/23/2011 |
| 7972337 | Devices and methods for bone anchoring Embodiments of the invention relate generally to tissue anchors and methods of delivering same to the intervertebral disc or other sites within the body. In some embodiments, the anchors provide pull-out resistance, stability and/or maximize contact with tissue invo... | 07/05/2011 |
| 7959679 | Intervertebral anulus and nucleus augmentation Systems for minimally invasive disc augmentation include an anulus augmentation component and a nucleus augmentation component. Both are suited for minimally invasive deployment. The nucleus augmentation component restores disc height and/or replaces missing nucleus... | 06/14/2011 |
| 7879097 | Method of performing a procedure within a disc Methods of performing procedures within an intervertebral disc are disclosed. The methods include performing procedures such as implant delivery, tissue manipulation, tissue diagnostics, and therapeutic and diagnostic agent delivery at selected locations within inte... | 02/01/2011 |
| 7867278 | Intervertebral disc anulus implant Systems for minimally invasive disc augmentation include an anulus augmentation implant suited for minimally invasive deployment. A nucleus augmentation component may be included. The anulus augmentation implant shields weakened regions of the anulus fibrosis and/or... | 01/11/2011 |
| 7749275 | Method of reducing spinal implant migration Devices for implantation into an intervertebral disc can include a membrane support member to augment a disc having a defect. A defect in the anulus of a disc can be repaired using a prosthesis such as a barrier. The barrier can include a sealant and an enlarger. Th... | 07/06/2010 |
| 7727241 | Device for delivering an implant through an annular defect in an intervertebral disc The present invention relates generally to devices and methods for delivering medical devices, such as implants, to desired tissue sites, such as the intervertebral disc. In one aspect, an intervertebral disc repair and diagnostic device that is minimally invasive a... | 06/01/2010 |
| 7717961 | Apparatus delivery in an intervertebral disc The present invention relates generally to intervertebral disc devices and methods and instrumentation for intervertebral disc procedures. Methods include performing procedures such as implant delivery, tissue manipulation, tissue diagnostics, and therapeutic and di... | 05/18/2010 |
| 7658765 | Resilient intervertebral disc implant 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... | 02/09/2010 |
| 7563282 | Method of supporting nucleus pulposus Systems for minimally invasive disc augmentation include an anulus augmentation component and a nucleus augmentation component. Both are suited for minimally invasive deployment. The nucleus augmentation component restores disc height and/or replaces missing nucleus... | 07/21/2009 |
| 7553330 | Methods of reinforcing an intervertebral disc annulus Methods of reinforcing annulus fibrosis tissue within an intervertebral disc include the implantation of a support member also functioning as a barrier to resist damage to the tissue or herniation of tissue outside the disc. The device may be anchored to the surroun... | 06/30/2009 |
| 7553329 | Stabilized intervertebral disc barrier Presented are new resilient sheet-like surgical meshes that may be compressed for minimally invasive delivery in the intervertebral discs. According to one or more embodiments, the surgical mesh can be robust, fatigue resistant, stable and capable of withstanding th... | 06/30/2009 |
| 7524333 | Method of anchoring an implant in an intervertebral disc Methods of securing an implant within an intervertebral disc are provided. In some embodiments, systems for minimally invasive disc augmentation include an anulus augmentation component and a nucleus augmentation component. Both are suited for minimally invasive dep... | 04/28/2009 |
| 7513911 | Method of implanting dynamically stable spinal implant Devices for implantation into an intervertebral disc can include a membrane support member to augment a disc having a defect. A defect in the anulus of a disc can be repaired using a prosthesis such as a barrier. The barrier can include a sealant and an enlarger. Th... | 04/07/2009 |
| 7500978 | Method for delivering and positioning implants in the intervertebral disc environment The present invention relates generally to devices and methods for delivering medical devices, such as implants, to desired tissue sites, such as the intervertebral disc. In one aspect, an intervertebral disc repair and diagnostic device that is minimally invasive a... | 03/10/2009 |
| 7258700 | Devices and method for nucleus pulposus augmentation and retention Systems for minimally invasive disc augmentation include an anulus augmentation component and a nucleus augmentation component. Both are suited for minimally invasive deployment. The nucleus augmentation component restores disc height and/or replaces missing nucleus... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7220281 | Implant for reinforcing and annulus fibrosis Reinforcement of annulus fibrosis tissue within an intervertebral disc can be achieved through implantation of a support member also functioning as a barrier to resist damage to the tissue or herniation of tissue outside of the disc. The device may be anchored to th... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7198047 | Anchored anulus method Systems for minimally invasive disc augmentation include an anulus augmentation component and a nucleus augmentation component. Both are suited for minimally invasive deployment. The nucleus augmentation component restores disc height and/or replaces missing nucleus... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7144397 | Minimally invasive system for manipulating intervertebral disc tissue The present invention relates generally to intervertebral disc devices and methods and instrumentation for intervertebral disc procedures. An intervertebral disc repair and diagnostic device that is minimally invasive, actively guided, and provides direct and consis... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7124761 | Deployment devices and methods for vertebral disc augmentation Apparatus and methods are directed at stabilizing somatic implants. A site within a body is selected that has a first region having a tight and/or changing curvature bordered by a second region or regions having minimal or constant curvature. An apparatus that has a... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7094258 | Methods of reinforcing an annulus fibrosis Methods of reinforcing annulus fibrosis tissue within an intervertebral disc include the implantation of a support member also functioning as a barrier to resist damage to the tissue or herniation of tissue outside the disc. The device may be anchored to the surroun... | 08/22/2006 |
| 6936072 | Encapsulated intervertebral disc prosthesis and methods of manufacture The present invention relates generally to intervertebral disc repair devices and methods of manufacture. A method of manufacturing a dynamically responsive encapsulated intervertebral disc repair device that prevents the flow of disc material out of the disc, provi... | 08/30/2005 |
| 6883520 | Methods and apparatus for dynamically stable spinal implant Apparatus and methods are directed at stabilizing somatic implants. A site within a body is selected that has a first region having a tight and/or changing curvature bordered by a second region or regions having minimal or constant curvature. An apparatus that has a... | 04/26/2005 |
| 6821276 | Intervertebral diagnostic and manipulation device The present invention relates generally to intervertebral disc devices and methods and instrumentation for intervertebral disc procedures. An intervertebral disc repair and diagnostic device that is minimally invasive, actively guided, and provides direct and consis... | 11/23/2004 |
