Class 606/72 - Orthopedic fastener

Subclass of Class 606 - Surgery
Definition: Subject matter comprising fastener elements which are applied
No. of applications: 275
Last issue date: 05/22/2008

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Application No.	Application Title	Issue Date
20080119857	Multi-Axial Spinal Fixation System A spinal fixation system includes an elongated rod sized to extend between at least two vertebrae and a number of anchor devices for anchoring the rod to the spine. The anchor devices include a bone engaging fastener having a head defining a spherical socket. A ball ins...	05/22/2008
20080119858	Multi-Axial Spinal Fixation System A spinal fixation system includes a rod and anchor devices that include a bone engaging fastener having a head defining a spherical socket. A ball insert is placed within the socket and rotated so that the ball insert is juxtaposed with the socket. The anchor device fur...	05/22/2008
20080114362	Keyed Crown Orientation For Multi-Axial Screws A coupling assembly may include an anchor member, a receiver member, and a seat member. The receiver member may have an anchor member end that cooperates with the anchor member and may have an implant receiving aperture for receiving an implant. The seat member may be d...	05/15/2008
20080114363	MULTI-COMPONENT K-WIRE A surgical tool includes first and second K-wire components that are configured to pivot relative to each other and their relative position can be securely locked. The locking mechanism may be a sleeve, a retention ring or a collet....	05/15/2008
20080103598	System and Method for Sizing, Inserting and Securing Artificial Disc in Intervertebral Space A prosthetic spinal implant having a deployable securing mechanism that is deployable into a portion of the vertebral space for affixing the implant between the vertebrae, the securing mechanism having tactile feedback means comprising a surface for transmitting tactile...	05/01/2008
20080097449	Annulus repair systems, instruments and techniques Systems and methods for repairing annulus defects include at least one blocking member positionable in or adjacent to the annulus defect, and at least one anchor for securing the blocking member to adjacent tissue recessed into the adjacent vertebrae. The blocking membe...	04/24/2008
20080097609	FACET ARTHROPLASTY DEVICES AND METHODS Devices and surgical methods treat various types of adult spinal pathologies, such as degenerative spondylolisthesis, spinal stenosis, degenerative lumbar scoliosis, and kyphoscoliosis. Various types of spinal joint replacement prostheses, surgical procedures for perfor...	04/24/2008
20080097446	Prostheses, Systems and Methods for Replacement of Natural Facet Joints With Artificial Facet Joint Surfaces Cephalad and caudal vertebral facet joint prostheses and methods of use are provided. The prostheses provide an artificial facet joint structure including an artificial articular configuration unlike the preexisting articular configuration. The radii and material stress...	04/24/2008
20080097434	Dynamic Stabilization System The present invention relates to a dynamic stabilization system (DSS) having at least one rod having a ring formed therein (“the spring”) and a pair of pedicle screws adapted for fixation to separate vertebrae....	04/24/2008
20080086138	Rotational securing of a suture A suture fixation apparatus having a first body portion having a bone engaging feature to fixedly engage a bony tissue and a second body portion defining an eyelet for receipt of a suture. The second body portion is rotatable with respect to the first body portion. Rota...	04/10/2008
20080086139	TOE DEFORMITY REPAIR USING BIOABSORBABLE PIN Methods and apparatus for repair of toe deformities using a bioabsorbable pin. The apparatus is a kit of part comprising a bioabsorbable pin, a predrill, a bone tamp, a cutter and a forceps. One surgical method of repairing toe deformities includes resecting a proximal ...	04/10/2008
20080082172	Interspinous process spacer An interbody or intervertebral spacer device for placement in an interspinous space between a pair of adjacent interspinous processes includes arcuate opposed abutment surfaces sized and shaped for engaging adjacent spinal processes. A curved through channel is disposed...	04/03/2008
20080082118	Percutaneous spinal implants and methods An apparatus includes a guide shaft, an expansion member coupled to the guide shaft, and an actuator. The expansion member is configured to impart a force from within an interior of an implant to deform the implant. The actuator is coupled to the expansion member, the a...	04/03/2008
20080077134	MINIMALLY INVASIVE BONE ANCHOR EXTENSIONS Methods and devices are provided for facilitating delivery and implanting of a bone anchor into bone. In one exemplary embodiment, a bone anchor extension is provided for coupling to a bone anchor to facilitate delivery and implanting of the bone anchor in bone. The bon...	03/27/2008
20080077132	BONE FIXATION DEVICE HAVING INTEGRAL FIXATION MEMBER A bone fixation system consisting of a wire element, such as a be bendable pin, bar or tab, that is bonded to a polymer fixation member over part of its length and extends from the polymer fixation member can be easily secured to a bone or bone fragment with one or more...	03/27/2008
20080077135	MINIMALLY INVASIVE BONE ANCHOR EXTENSIONS Methods and devices are provided for facilitating delivery and implanting of a bone anchor into bone. In one exemplary embodiment, a bone anchor extension is provided for coupling to a bone anchor to facilitate delivery and implanting of the bone anchor in bone. The bon...	03/27/2008
20080071373	Orthopedic distraction implants and techniques An implant for stabilizing a bony segment includes a flexible body sized and shaped to extend intravertebrally between at least first and second bony portions. In use the body is attachable intravertebrally to each of the first and second bony portions to distract each ...	03/20/2008
20080071275	Spinal alignment system and related methods A spinal alignment system is disclosed and includes vertebral connectors, elongated elements that link the vertebral connectors, and fasteners that lock the elongated elements in position. An elongated element has at least one shaped end that is received by a coupling m...	03/20/2008
20080065114	Method for Tissue Fixation A method for securing a strand to a fixation member for arthroscopic fixation, wherein the fixation member includes an aperture therethrough. The method includes passing a strand having first and second ends through a flexible sleeve, passing the sleeve through the aper...	03/13/2008
20080058816	Anchor Delivery System The present disclosure relates to an anchor delivery system. The system includes a guide and an anchor delivery tool disposed within the guide. The tool includes a shaft and a handle coupled to a proximal portion of the shaft. The handle includes a hub and a nose cone c...	03/06/2008
20080058814	APPARATUS FOR TREATING A FRACTURED BONE Apparatus for treating a fracture of a bone of a subject including an intramedullary (IM) nail insertable into a medullary canal of the bone of the subject. The IM nail has a proximal head that defines at least one hole therethrough. A sleeve, which includes a locking m...	03/06/2008
20080058808	IMPLANT SYSTEM AND METHOD TO TREAT DEGENERATIVE DISORDERS OF THE SPINE An implant has a first hook and a second hook. A connector is coupled to the first and second hooks. The implant is adapted in a preferred embodiment to hook and look onto a spine. ...	03/06/2008
20080058807	IMPLANT SYSTEM AND METHOD TO TREAT DEGENERATIVE DISORDERS OF THE SPINE An implant has a first hook and a second hook. A connector is coupled to the first and second hooks. The implant is adapted in a preferred embodiment to hook and look onto a spine. ...	03/06/2008
20080058806	IMPLANT SYSTEM AND METHOD TO TREAT DEGENERATIVE DISORDERS OF THE SPINE An implant has a first hook and a second hook. A connector is coupled to the first and second hooks. The implant is adapted in a preferred embodiment to hook and look onto a spine. ...	03/06/2008
20080058733	ANTIBIOTIC(S)-POLYMER COMBINATION The present invention relates to an antibiotic(s)-polymer combination, which under physiological conditions guarantees the continuous release of antibiotics over a period of several days and can be used in human and veterinary medicine. The invented antibiotic(s)-polyme...	03/06/2008
20080051792	Device for Fastening Post-Craniotomy Bone Flaps Device for fastening post-craniotomy bone flaps (1), used to secure bone fragments or flaps (5) separated by a cranial bone mass (4) during a surgical operation, the device comprising some external support means (2) to the outer edges (3, ...	02/28/2008
20080051912	METATARSAL IMPLANT The present invention comprises a metatarsal head implant comprising a generally convex, hollow portion that fits over the metatarsal head of the great toe, a serrated stem, and one or more locking screws. The implant of the present invention may work in conjunction wit...	02/28/2008
20080051900	Spinal Prosthesis with Offset Anchors An implanted intervertebral prosthesis includes first and second components adapted to attach to a first vertebra and a second vertebra, respectively, that define an intervertebral space. The prosthesis includes a first anchor structure on the first component adapted to...	02/28/2008
20080051901	Spinal Prosthesis with Multiple Pillar Anchors An intervertebral prosthesis includes a first component adapted to engage a first vertebra and a second component adapted to engage a second vertebra. A row of pillars is disposed on at least one of the components. The row of pillars is adapted to enter a groove and anc...	02/28/2008
20080051902	MODULAR INTERVERTEBRAL DISC PROSTHESIS AND METHOD OF REPLACING AN INTERVERTEBRAL DISC An intervertebral disc prosthesis is provided. The prosthesis includes a first and second plate containing modular anchors that are moveable from a radially un-extended position in a non-deployed configuration to a radially extended position in a deployed configuration....	02/28/2008
20080051791	LOCKING BONE PLATE A bone plate(s) of complex form is provided, particularly suited to tibial plateau-leveling osteotomy and a distal femoral osteotomy. The bone plate has a main longitudinal axis, a bone-contacting bottom side (not shown) and a top side with at least three sets of overla...	02/28/2008
20080045962	IMPLANTS FOR CREATING CONNECTIONS TO TISSUE PARTS, IN PARTICULAR TO SKELETAL PARTS, AS WELL AS DEVICE AND METHOD FOR IMPLANTATION THEREOF Implants (7) for forming a positive connection with human or animal parts include a material, such as thermoplastics and thixotropic materials, that can be liquefied by means of mechanical energy. The implants (7) are brought into contact with the tissue p...	02/21/2008
20080045963	Bone screw systems and methods of use The distal bone screw segment of a bone screw system is driven into bone. In a first state, the assembly permits relative motion between its component parts in order to facilitate the placement and correct alignment of an interconnecting rod that is used to couple multi...	02/21/2008
20080046090	INTERVERTEBRAL ALLOGRAFT SPACER An allogenic intervertebral implant for fusing vertebrae is disclosed. The implant is a piece of allogenic bone conforming in size and shape with a portion of an end plate of a vertebra. The implant has a wedge-shaped profile to restore disc height and the natural curva...	02/21/2008
20080045961	IMPLANTS FOR CREATING CONNECTIONS TO TISSUE PARTS, IN PARTICULAR TO SKELETAL PARTS, AS WELL AS DEVICE AND METHOD FOR IMPLANTATION THEREOF Implants (7) for forming a positive connection with human or animal parts include a material, such as thermoplastics and thixotropic materials, that can be liquefied by means of mechanical energy. The implants (7) are brought into contact with the tissue p...	02/21/2008
20080039847	Implant and system for stabilization of the spine According to an aspect of the present disclosure, a spinal plating system for facilitating stabilization of the spine is provided. The spinal plating system comprises superior and inferior plate members for positioning against exterior surfaces of respective superior an...	02/14/2008
20080039845	METHODS AND DEVICES FOR INTRACORPOREAL BONDING OF IMPLANTS WITH THERMAL ENERGY The present invention provides a method for stabilizing a fractured bone. The method includes positioning an elongate rod in the medullary canal of the fractured bone and forming a passageway through the cortex of the bone. The passageway extends from the exterior surfa...	02/14/2008
20080033435	DAMPING ELEMENT AND DEVICE FOR STABILIZATION OF ADJACENT VERTEBRAL BODIES A damping element includes: two spring elements which are coaxial with or parallel to a longitudinal axis and two axially end-side connectors, where the first spring element exhibits a spring rate F, the second spring element exhibits a spring rate f, and the spring rat...	02/07/2008
20080033563	TOTAL DISC IMPLANT A total disc implant (TDI) is provided for total replacement of a spinal disc or discs in a human patient or other mammal, wherein the TDI is designed to maintain a substantially full range of natural motion (ROM) following implantation. The TDI generally comprises, in ...	02/07/2008
20080033440	BI-DIRECTIONAL FIXATING TRANSVERTEBRAL BODY SCREWS AND POSTERIOR CERVICAL AND LUMBAR INTERARTICULATING JOINT CALIBRATED STAPLING DEVICES FOR SPINAL FUSION A self-drilling bone fusion screw apparatus is disclosed which includes at least first and second sliding boxes. A first screw member having a tapered end and a threaded body is disposed within the first sliding box, and a second screw member having a tapered end and a ...	02/07/2008

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