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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| RE43434 | Method and apparatus for treating intervertebral disks The method and apparatus as shown in FIGS. 8-10 in which a fluid expandable member (208) is positioned in concentric relation about a needle (202). The fluid expandable member (208) is expanded into the nucleus pulposus potentia... | 05/29/2012 |
| 8172852 | Systems and methods for injecting bone filler into the spine Systems and methods for injecting bone filler into a vertebra, wherein a spinous process and/or lamina can be strengthened by injecting the bone filler into the spinous process and/or lamina. An insertion device including a needle can be positioned proximal to the j... | 05/08/2012 |
| 8152813 | Methods for treating fractured and/or diseased bone by introduction of different bone filling materials A percutaneous path is established into a selected bone, e.g., a vertebral body, having an interior volume occupied, at least in part, by cancellous bone. A first bone filling material is conveyed through the percutaneous path into a region of the cancellous bone. A... | 04/10/2012 |
| 8147500 | Instrumentation kit for delivering viscous bone filler material A bone filler material delivery system comprising a longitudinal channel, wherein said channel incorporates a perforated segment at least partially along, at or substantially near its distal end, and wherein said channel is sealed at its distal end so the filler mat... | 04/03/2012 |
| 8128633 | Device, system, and method for forming a cavity in and delivering a curable material into bone A curable material delivery cannula device is disclosed. The device includes a cannula and a hub. The cannula includes an open proximal end, a deflectable segment forming a pre-set curve, a lumen, and side orifice(s) adjacent, and proximally spaced from, the distal ... | 03/06/2012 |
| 8109933 | Bone treatment systems and methods Systems and methods for delivering bone cement into a bone can include a handle body defining a flow path, a thermal emitter in the handle body to apply energy to bone cement passing through the flow path, a source of bone cement and an injection cannula. The cannul... | 02/07/2012 |
| 8083748 | Device and method for mixing and dispensing a bone cement mixture In at least one embodiment of the present invention, a device for mixing and dispensing a bone cement mixture is provided. The device comprises a first chamber and a second chamber. The first chamber is for containing a first bone cement component. The second chambe... | 12/27/2011 |
| 8070753 | Bone treatment systems and methods The present invention relates in certain embodiments to medical devices for treating osteoplasty procedures such as vertebral compression fractures. More particularly, embodiments of the invention relate to instruments and methods for controllably restoring vertebra... | 12/06/2011 |
| 8066713 | Remotely-activated vertebroplasty injection device A remotely-activated injection device for use in vertebroplasty is provided to inject a flourescent probe material into a patient. The injection device includes a pump defining an injection chamber having an exit opening; an actuator; and a cable having a first end ... | 11/29/2011 |
| 8048083 | Bone treatment systems and methods Methods and instruments for treating an osteoporotic vertebral body or for treating a vertebral compression fracture. An exemplary method includes introducing an open knit structure together with a bone cement into a bone wherein the knit structure extends substanti... | 11/01/2011 |
| 8038682 | Apparatus and methods for delivering compounds into vertebrae for vertebroplasty An apparatus for delivering bone cement into a vertebra includes a cannula and a mix and delivery device pivotally coupled to the cannula. The mix and deliver provides a single device in which a flowable compound may be mixed and the dispensed into the vertebrae thr... | 10/18/2011 |
| 7988696 | Perforated balloon and method for forming a hardened orthopaedic paste in a bone using same The present invention discloses a technique for forming a hardened orthopaedic paste in a bone cavity, which involves a forced-feeding balloon rupture mechanism. This mechanism includes continuously or intermittently injecting a liquid or gas into a perforated ballo... | 08/02/2011 |
| 7959638 | Methods and devices for treating bone after high velocity and/or trauma fracture An expandable body is inserted into an area of cancellous within a vertebral body through a percutaneous access path. A bone filler is conveyed into the expandable body to expand the expandable body and displace cancellous bone and create a cavity occupied at least ... | 06/14/2011 |
| 7909833 | Vertebroplasty device having a flexible plunger A device for injecting bone cement is provided. The device has a flexible delivery tube and a flexible plunger. ... | 03/22/2011 |
| 7883512 | Apparatus for the application of bone cement An apparatus for the application of bone cement is described having a housing that comprises a cylinder for the reception of the bone cement. The apparatus further comprises a piston arranged in a longitudinally displaceable manner in the cylinder, by which the bone... | 02/08/2011 |
| 7842041 | Steerable vertebroplasty system Methods and devices for augmenting bone, such as in performing vertebroplasty are disclosed. A bone cement injection needle is provided, having a laterally deflectable distal end. Systems are also disclosed, including the steerable injection needle, introducer and s... | 11/30/2010 |
| 7811291 | Closed vertebroplasty bone cement injection system Methods and devices for augmenting bone, such as in performing vertebroplasty are disclosed. A bone cement injection needle is provided, having a laterally deflectable distal end. Systems are also disclosed, including the steerable injection needle, introducer and s... | 10/12/2010 |
| 7811290 | Apparatus and methods for reinforcing bone Apparatuses and methods for reinforcing weakened or fractured bone are disclosed. An apparatus for delivering a bone reinforcing mixture to a bone includes a tube having a proximal end, a distal end, and a longitudinal axis therebetween, wherein the tube has at leas... | 10/12/2010 |
| 7799035 | Device, system and method for delivering a curable material into bone A curable material delivery cannula device is disclosed. The device includes a cannula and a hub. The cannula includes an open proximal end, a deflectable segment forming a pre-set curve, a lumen, and side orifice(s) adjacent, and proximally spaced from, the distal ... | 09/21/2010 |
| 7717918 | Bone treatment systems and methods The present invention relates in certain embodiments to medical devices for treating osteoplasty procedures such as vertebral compression fractures. More particularly, embodiments of the invention relate to instruments and methods for controllably restoring vertebra... | 05/18/2010 |
| 7713273 | Device, system and method for delivering a curable material into bone A curable material delivery cannula device is disclosed. The device includes a cannula and a hub. The cannula includes an open proximal end, a deflectable segment forming a pre-set curve, a lumen, and side orifice(s) adjacent, and proximally spaced from, the distal ... | 05/11/2010 |
| 7632280 | Method and apparatus for performing maxillary sinus elevation A method and apparatus is disclosed for providing implants in the upper jaws of a person. A sleeve is inserted through the alveolar ridge to the maxillary sinus. The sleeve is used to raise the subantral membrane and form a cavity. A filler, such as a bone growth st... | 12/15/2009 |
| 7572263 | High pressure applicator A pressure applicator for applying pressure to a flowable implant material, e.g., PMMA. A pressure applicator or driver includes a pair of columns which are engageable with one another, preferably by threads to generate a driving pressure. A handle is provided for t... | 08/11/2009 |
| 7371241 | Multi-use surgical cement dispenser apparatus and kit for same The present invention is directed to a system and method for percutaneous delivery of bone cement during a surgical procedure. The system of the present invention has a plunger assembly 100, comprising: a shaft having a first end, a middle section, and a seco... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7357798 | Systems and methods for electrosurgical prevention of disc herniations The present invention provides systems and methods for selectively applying electrical energy to a target location within a patient's body, particularly including tissue in the spine. The present invention applies high frequency (RF) electrical energy to one or more... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7331956 | Methods and apparatus for treating back pain Apparatus and methods for treating back pain of a patient by denervation of an intervertebral disc or a region of the posterior longitudinal ligament by the controlled application of heat to a target tissue. In one embodiment, the invention may include a procedure c... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7320686 | Device for distracting vertebrae and delivering a flowable material into a disc space The present invention provides a device for distracting two vertebral bodies and delivering a flowable material into the disc space, comprising a body having a proximal portion and a distal portion, the distal portion having a shape adapted to distract, the body als... | 01/22/2008 |
| 7318823 | Methods for repairing damaged intervertebral discs Apparatus and methods for treating an intervertebral disc by ablation of disc tissue. A method of the invention includes positioning at least one active electrode within the intervertebral disc, and applying at least a first high frequency voltage between the active... | 01/15/2008 |
| 7316689 | Apparatus for depositing bone grafting material An apparatus for depositing bone graft material into a mammalian body comprises a barrel member having an inner surface with internal threads. The barrel includes an exit port through which bone graft material placed into the barrel exits the barrel. A plunger membe... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7306610 | Method and device for forming a hardened cement in a bone cavity The present invention discloses a method of hardening a bone cement under an exerted pressure in a bone cavity including preparing a cement paste; injecting said cement paste into a balloon placed in a bone cavity; and allowing the cement paste harden in the balloon... | 12/11/2007 |
| 7294132 | Radially ported needle for delivering bone graft material and method of use A radially ported bone graft needle, particularly useful in minimally invasive procedures, is provided. The bone graft needle delivers bone graft material to a bone defect area by extruding the bone graft material both axially and radially simultaneously. ... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7270659 | Methods for electrosurgical treatment of spinal tissue Systems, apparatus, and methods for treating spinal tissue and other body structures in open and endoscopic spine surgery to relieve symptoms, such as neck or back pain. In particular, the present invention provides methods for the controlled heating of various tiss... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7270667 | Device for the manual metering of a medical fluid, particularly bone cement A device for the manual metering of a medical fluid, such as a hardening resin of the bone cement type, comprises a chamber for the fluid to be metered (2, 102) with an end opening (6), a gripping handle (7, 107), a piston (10, 110) which... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7267692 | Nucleus prosthesis, the insertion device therefor and the method of fitting same A device (3) used to fit a nucleus prosthesis made up of: a deformable elastic nucleus prosthesis (1) which can adapt to the shape of intervertebral cavities, the prosthesis consisting of two parts, namely a male part (11) and a female part (... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7261717 | Methods and devices for delivering orthopedic cements to a target bone site Methods and devices are provided for delivery an orthopedic, e.g., calcium phosphate cement to a target bone site. In practicing the subject methods, a flowable cement composition is delivered to a target bone site in conjunction with vibration. Also provided are th... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7261718 | Use of vibration with polymeric bone cements Methods of employing bone defect filling, e.g., polymeric bone cements, are provided. A feature of the subject methods is that vibration is employed in conjunction with the use of the cement, e.g., in preparation of the cement, in preparation of the target site, in ... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7258692 | Method and apparatus for reducing femoral fractures An improved method and apparatus for reducing a hip fracture utilizing a minimally invasive procedure which does not require incision of the quadriceps. A femoral implant in accordance with the present invention achieves intramedullary fixation as well as fixation i... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7252672 | Use of vibration with orthopedic cements Methods of employing bone defect filling, e.g., orthopedic cements, such as calcium phosphate cements and the like, are provided. A feature of the subject methods is that vibration is employed in conjunction with the use of the cement, e.g., in preparation of the ce... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7252671 | Systems and methods for treating vertebral bodies A filler instrument comprises a first chamber section having a first cross sectional area and a second chamber section having a second cross sectional area less than the first cross sectional area. The second chamber section communicates with the first chamber secti... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7250055 | Method and apparatus for cement delivering buttress pin An implant assembly including a main implant and a secondary implant to fix the main implant in a relative position. The secondary implant being passable into a unprepared bone structure to securely fix the main implant in place. The secondary implant including a co... | 07/31/2007 |
