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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8187282 | Ancillary tool for positioning a glenoid implant The ancillary tool according to the invention comprises a plate which defines a convex surface intended to bear against the glenoid cavity of a patient's scapula and which forms a directional guide for a drilling, fashioning or like member. To allow the surgeon to a... | 05/29/2012 |
| 8172847 | In-line rod reduction device and methods The present invention provides methods and devices for placing a spinal fixation rod into a rod receiving opening in a spinal anchor and installing a fastener to secure the rod to the spinal anchor. In one embodiment, the system can include a cap having a bore exten... | 05/08/2012 |
| 8172855 | Devices and methods for inter-vertebral orthopedic device placement The disclosure relates to devices and methods for implantation of an orthopedic device between skeletal segments using limited surgical dissection. The implanted devices are used to adjust and maintain the spatial relationship(s) of adjacent bones. Depending on the ... | 05/08/2012 |
| 8167885 | Anterior lumbar interbody graft inserter An anterior lumbar interbody graft (ALIG) inserter includes prongs at the tip of the inserter which can optionally grasp, and thus insert, anterior and anterior-lateral grafts. ... | 05/01/2012 |
| 8167890 | Percutaneous spinal implants and methods A method includes moving a spinal implant such that a central portion of the spinal implant is disposed between adjacent spinous processes, radially extending a proximal portion of the spinal implant on a first side of the adjacent spinous processes such that moveme... | 05/01/2012 |
| 8167887 | Introducer for inserting a connecting rod into a spine An introducer is provided for inserting a connecting rod into tissue of a spine that comprises an outer sleeve with an actuatable rod attachment portion at a distal end thereof to releasably pivotally attach to a connecting rod, and an elongate inner shaft movable t... | 05/01/2012 |
| 8162946 | Instrument for tensioning a flexible tie A surgical system for stabilizing at least a portion of a spine is provided. In at least one embodiment, the system comprises a spinal rod, an implant, and an instrument. The instrument comprises a shaft, a moving part, and a holder. The implant comprises a flexible... | 04/24/2012 |
| 8157845 | Pivotable vetrebral spacer According to one exemplary embodiment, a pivotable interbody spacer system includes an insertion instrument configured to manipulate a pivotable interbody spacer during surgical insertion, wherein the insertion instrument includes means for coupling the interbody sp... | 04/17/2012 |
| 8157808 | Insertion instrument for an endoprosthesis comprising a prosthesis shaft which is to be inserted into a medullary cavity The invention relates to an insertion instrument for an endoprosthesis (1), which comprises a neck part (12) and a shaft part (10) which is to be inserted into a medullary cavity, comprising a clamping device (2) which is provided with a ... | 04/17/2012 |
| 8157840 | Spine distraction implant and method A method of inserting an interspinous-process implant includes using an insertion tool. The insertion tool includes an inner shaft disposed at least partially within an outer shaft. The inner shaft is longitudinally displaceable relative to the outer shaft and rotat... | 04/17/2012 |
| RE43317 | Medical installation tool An installation tool that is useful for the efficient and effective placement of an article, such as an artificial disc, between adjacent vertebral bodies is provided. The installation tool can be provided as a kit having modular components which allow the surgeon t... | 04/17/2012 |
| 8152814 | Separator tool for a modular prosthesis A tool for separating components of a modular prosthesis includes an upper and lower body, each defining opposing bills at one end that are sized to fit in juxtaposed relation within an initial gap between the components. The upper body is provided with a handle so ... | 04/10/2012 |
| 8147516 | Percutaneous spinal implants and methods A method includes positioning a medical device within a body between adjacent spinous processes, moving the medical device from a collapsed configuration to an expanded configuration within the body using an actuator removably coupled to the medical device, and remo... | 04/03/2012 |
| 8142435 | Multi-functional surgical instrument and method of use for inserting an implant between two bones The surgical instrument includes a handle and a housing member that has a first end that is fixed to the handle and a second end that is configured to receive an engagement member. The surgical instrument also has an implant holding mechanism that is operatively ass... | 03/27/2012 |
| 8142441 | Surgical instrument and method of use for inserting an implant between two bones The surgical instrument includes a handle assembly and an elongate body that has first and second ends with the first end being located adjacent to the handle assembly and the second end being moveably connected to an implant engagement assembly. The surgical instru... | 03/27/2012 |
| 8137356 | Flexible guide for insertion of a vertebral stabilization system An installation system for installing a vertebral stabilization system. The system includes an implant guide and an insert. The implant guide includes a handle and a shaft extending from the handle. The distal end of the shaft is configured for engagement with a hea... | 03/20/2012 |
| 8137357 | Rod coercer A rod coercer for use in spinal fixation procedures is provided. The rod coercer can be pivoted in a first direction to fixedly grip an implant, and pivoted in a second direction to reduce a rod into the implant. In one embodiment, the rod coercer includes first and... | 03/20/2012 |
| 8128629 | Rod coercer A rod coercer for use in spinal fixation procedures is provided. The rod coercer can be pivoted in a first direction to fixedly grip an implant, and pivoted in a second direction to reduce a rod into the implant. In one embodiment, the rod coercer includes first and... | 03/06/2012 |
| 8123757 | Inserter instrument and implant clip A method and apparatus assisting safe one-handed insertion of an implant. An implant implantation device has a frame which includes a trigger mechanism, an outer sleeve mechanically coupled to the frame, an inner shaft having a grabber for mechanically engaging an i... | 02/28/2012 |
| 8114092 | Inserter for a spinal implant An inserter for implanting an intervertebral spacer into a spinal disc space is disclosed. The inserter comprises a jaw assembly connected to a shaft assembly that is connected to a handle assembly. The user operates the handle assembly to open and close the jaw ass... | 02/14/2012 |
| 8114091 | Surgical instrumentation kit for inserting an ankle prosthesis A surgical instrument including at least one tibial phantom generally corresponding to at least certain features of the tibial implant. The tibial phantom includes a top surface adapted to move freely against the prepared bottom end of the tibia. At least one talus ... | 02/14/2012 |
| 8109935 | Implant inserter device An implant inserter device having an outer collar, an inner sleeve slidably and rotatably received within the outer collar, and a push rod slidably received within the inner sleeve. The outer collar has at least one cammed surface formed on an interior surface there... | 02/07/2012 |
| 8100913 | Ratcheting torque wrench A method and assembly for tightening a locking element in an orthopedic implant comprises a ratcheting mechanism that includes a shaft portion and a sleeve portion operatively connected over the shaft portion. The assembly further includes a first handle or wrench o... | 01/24/2012 |
| 8100914 | Method and apparatus for the treatment of the intervertebral disc annulus The present invention provides methods and devices for treating the annulus of an intervertebral disc. The methods and devices can employ an expandable treatment device which is deployed at least partially in the subannular space. Fixation devices and methods are al... | 01/24/2012 |
| 8097027 | Minimally invasive instruments and methods for inserting implants Instruments and methods for inserting one or more implants to a surgical site in a patient in a surgical procedure, including minimally invasive surgical procedures are provided. The implant is mountable to the instrument in a reduced profile orientation and after i... | 01/17/2012 |
| 8092459 | Percutaneous spinal implants and methods A method provides for the insertion of an implant between adjacent bone structures. For example, an implant is inserted between adjacent spinous processes. The implant can be advanced within a body to a location between adjacent bone structures with an insertion too... | 01/10/2012 |
| 8080014 | System and method for hyoidplasty Methods and devices are disclosed for manipulating the hyoid bone, such as to treat obstructive sleep apnea. A conformable implant is positioned adjacent a hyoid bone. The spatial orientation of the hyoid bone is manipulated, to affect the configuration of the airwa... | 12/20/2011 |
| 8080041 | Device and method for lumbar interbody fusion A method for performing percutaneous interbody fusion is disclosed. The method includes the steps of inserting a guide needle posteriorly to the disc space, inserting a dilator having an inner diameter slightly larger than the outer diameter of the guide needle over... | 12/20/2011 |
| 8070751 | Instruments for minimally invasive stabilization of bony structures Systems for positioning a connecting element adjacent the spinal column in minimally invasive procedures include installation instruments that guide the connecting element from a location remote from one or more anchors to a location proximate to the one or more anc... | 12/06/2011 |
| 8070754 | Spine surgery method and instrumentation Surgical instrumentation for use in placing an implant into a disc space between a pair of spinal vertebrae may include: (a) a distractor having a distal end that may be placed into the disc space between the pair of spinal vertebrae; (b) an inserter for use in movi... | 12/06/2011 |
| 8066714 | Instrumentation for distraction and insertion of implants in a spinal disc space Instruments for inserting an implant in a space between adjacent bony portions include upper and lower guide members and a drive assembly between the spreaders with an implant positioned forwardly of the drive assembly. The drive assembly is coupled to a handle asse... | 11/29/2011 |
| 8057481 | System and method for providing surgical access to a spine A system for accessing a spine from a curved postero-lateral approach may include a curved cannula positioned along a curved path from an opening in the skin to a location proximate the spine. A guide member may be first inserted to establish the path between the ti... | 11/15/2011 |
| 8048084 | Surgical instrument So that a surgical instrument for inserting an intervertebral implant into an intervertebral space between two adjacent vertebral bodies of two vertebrae of a human or animal spinal column, wherein the intervertebral implant comprises a first abutment element for ab... | 11/01/2011 |
| 8043344 | Implant insertion apparatus and method of use An apparatus for use with a spinal implant includes a handle structure with a passage. A shaft with a screw thread is moveable within the passage in the handle structure. A pusher block is linked to the shaft, and has a forward surface configured to engage the spina... | 10/25/2011 |
| 8043293 | Pivotable interbody spacer According to another exemplary embodiment, a pivotable interbody implant system includes an implant including a body defining an inner cavity and a plurality of teeth formed on one end of the implant, and an insertion instrument associated with the implant, wherein ... | 10/25/2011 |
| 8038680 | Drivers for inserts to bone anchors A driver for delivering an insert to a bone anchor, the bone anchor having an internal cavity with a set of internal threads, the driver adapted to rotate with respect to a bone anchor that is anchored in a vertebral body in order to engage external threads on the i... | 10/18/2011 |
| 8034084 | Spinal stabilization systems and methods A spinal stabilization system may be formed in a patient. In some embodiments, a minimally invasive procedure may be used to form a spinal stabilization system in a patient. Bone fastener assemblies may be coupled to vertebrae. Each bone fastener assembly may includ... | 10/11/2011 |
| 8034059 | Acetabular shell removal instrument An acetabular shell or cup removal instrument is disclosed. The instrument includes a first end capable of being received within an acetabular cup and a cutting element pivotally attached. Cutting motion is provided to the instrument by a powered handpiece, so that ... | 10/11/2011 |
| 8029512 | Spinal stabilization device and methods Devices and methods for immobilizing adjacent vertebrae are disclosed including the utilization of one or more implants inserted between adjacent vertebrae and having protrusions thereon for substantially fixedly securing with the vertebrae. In one form, an implant ... | 10/04/2011 |
| 8029540 | Inter-cervical facet implant with implantation tool Systems and method in accordance with the embodiments of the present invention can include an implant for positioning within a cervical facet joint for distracting the cervical spine, thereby increasing the area of the canals and openings through which the spinal co... | 10/04/2011 |
