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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8187309 | Screw locking systems for bone plates Bone screws have heads which are provided with a hex socket as well as a threaded portion. A screw driver system includes a hex driver and a threaded driver. The screw driver system permits driving the screw through a plate system into a bone until desired compressi... | 05/29/2012 |
| 8187275 | Orthopaedic implant and fastening assembly Systems, devices and methods are disclosed for treating fractures. The systems, devices and methods may include one or both of an implant, such as an intramedullary nail, and a fastening assembly, such as a lag screw and compression screw assembly. The implant in so... | 05/29/2012 |
| 8187274 | External fixator An external fixator system includes a fixation bar, a fixation pin, and a clamp assembly. The clamp assembly includes a first jaw pair, a second jaw pair, and a first spring insert. The first jaw pair has a first upper jaw component and a first lower jaw component t... | 05/29/2012 |
| 8187179 | Surgical access system and related methods A system for accessing a surgical target site and related methods, involving an initial distraction system for creating an initial distraction corridor, and an assembly capable of distracting from the initial distraction corridor to a secondary distraction corridor ... | 05/29/2012 |
| 8187329 | Interbody fusion system with intervertebral implant retention assembly The present disclosure is directed towards a biomechanical implant and anterior, lateral or posterior instrumentation construct. The construct may be of unitary or modular construction, whereby a single molded construction can form the entire assembly, in which case... | 05/29/2012 |
| 8182513 | Modular vertebral stabilizer A spinal stabilization device allowing motion between adjacent vertebrae is provided. The spinal stabilization device connects at least two adjacent vertebrae using an elongated block operatively connected or compressed between the heads of two screws connected to t... | 05/22/2012 |
| 8182423 | Surgical access system and related methods A system for accessing a surgical target site and related methods, involving an initial distraction system for creating an initial distraction corridor, and an assembly capable of distracting from the initial distraction corridor to a secondary distraction corridor ... | 05/22/2012 |
| 8182476 | In vivo accessories for minimally invasive robotic surgery Surgical accessories are presented in vivo and used by surgical tools in the surgical site to perform additional tasks without the need to remove the tools from the surgical site for tool change or instrument loading. Examples of in vivo accessories include fastenin... | 05/22/2012 |
| 8177810 | Methods of annulus and ligament reconstruction using flexible devices Methods for providing a flexible spinal stabilization system operative to prevent lateral bending, extension, and rotation across two or more adjacent vertebrae are described. Broadly, the invention utilizes a pair of connectors on each vertebrae, and flexible elong... | 05/15/2012 |
| 8177814 | Posterior spinal bridge assembly providing static or dynamic N-level spinal bridge interconnection A bio-compatible posterior spinal bridge assembly provides static or dynamic N-level spinal bridge interconnection between adjacent posterior spinal bridges and posterior spinal bridge assemblies. The posterior spinal bridge assembly includes a spinal bridge that is... | 05/15/2012 |
| 8177841 | System and method for joint resurface repair An implant comprising a first, second, and third segment wherein the second and third segments partially overlap the first segment and define a load bearing surface comprising an anterior-posterior (AP) curvature including at least two tangential curves of the porti... | 05/15/2012 |
| 8177811 | Joint prosthesis for total lumbar arthroplasty by posterior approach The total arthroplasty joint prosthesis includes connectors (2, 4) fixed in the pedicles Vp of the spinal levels by anchoring screws (3), upper and lower connecting elements (5, 6) connecting the connectors (2, 4) to each other, and guidi... | 05/15/2012 |
| 8172883 | Method of treating a degenerate spinal segment A method of treating a degenerate spinal segment comprises obtaining a first spinal implant configured to apply a first torque to a degenerate spinal segment having an abnormal curvature and a second spinal implant configured to apply a second torque to the degenera... | 05/08/2012 |
| 8167946 | Implant with openings adapted to receive bone screws A spinal fusion implant for insertion between adjacent vertebral bodies has opposed upper and lower surfaces adapted to contact each of the adjacent vertebral bodies from within the disc space, a leading end for insertion between the adjacent vertebral bodies, and a... | 05/01/2012 |
| 8167916 | Anchoring member with safety ring A method for osteosynthesis of a spinal column using an assembly including at least a bone anchor, a ring, a connecting member, and a connector, the method including assembling the bone anchor and ring in the connector; positioning an anchoring part of the bone anch... | 05/01/2012 |
| 8167947 | Methods for push distraction and for provision of therapy to adjacent motion segments Disclosed are methods and apparatus for the provision of spinal therapy to two or more adjacent motion segments accessed through a trans-sacral approach. The spinal therapies include fusion and dynamic stabilization with and without a distraction of the most cephala... | 05/01/2012 |
| 8162981 | Method and apparatus for spinal facet fusion A spinal facet fusion implant comprising: an elongated body having a distal end, a proximal end and a longitudinal axis extending between the distal end and the proximal end, the elongated body having a cross-sectional profile char... | 04/24/2012 |
| 8162948 | Orthopedic implant rod reduction tool set and method A tool set for implanting a rod in a human spine in conjunction with bone screws. The tool set includes a pair of end guide tools that receive opposite ends of the rod in channels and under manipulation by a surgeon facilitate transport of the rod toward the bone sc... | 04/24/2012 |
| 8162984 | Forced growth axial growing spine device A forced growth axial growing spine device includes a central body portion having opposing ends. At least one housing is disposed at one end of the central body portion. The at least one housing includes a locking mechanism. At least one rigid member is coupled to t... | 04/24/2012 |
| 8162979 | Medical device and method to correct deformity A system for correcting a spinal deformity includes an implant fixed to one side of a vertebra and a rod extending along an axis of the spine on a second side of the vertebra. An adjustment member, which may include a reel, is coupled to the rod. A force directing m... | 04/24/2012 |
| 8147491 | Multi-angle clamp A clamp for an external fixation system includes a body having a bottom portion and semi-spherical top portion. The top portion has a threaded bore provided along a longitudinal axis: The clamp includes a clamp assembly having a base with a semi-spherical cavity and... | 04/03/2012 |
| 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 |
| 8147559 | System and method for joint resurface repair A system for positioning an element relative to an articular surface. An embodiment of the system may include a first element having a positional reference relative to an articular surface. The system may further include a second element capable of indicating the po... | 04/03/2012 |
| 8147556 | Vertebral cage device with modular fixation Intervertebral arthrodesis for insertion in an intervertebral space separating opposite faces of two adjacent vertebrae has a ring shaped intervertebral cage having a bar that extends perpendicular to the axis of the spine. The bar has a height less than the rest of... | 04/03/2012 |
| 8137360 | Method and apparatus for fixing a graft in a bone tunnel A method and apparatus for fixing a ligament in a bone tunnel by cross-pinning the ligament in the bone tunnel. ... | 03/20/2012 |
| 8137403 | Hemi-interbody spinal fusion implants manufactured from a major long bone ring An interbody spinal implant comprising cortical bone having a width less than one-half the width of the disc space into which it is adapted to be inserted. The implant has a leading end that is asymmetrical from side to side and/or includes a straight portion adapte... | 03/20/2012 |
| 8128666 | Low profile screw anchor with variable axis/angle fixation A low-profile bone anchoring system particularly suited to pelvis fixation in conjunction with spinal correction. The preferred embodiment utilizes screw fixation, followed by deployment of penetrating anchoring arms, expansion of outer sleeve, or both. The proximal... | 03/06/2012 |
| 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 |
| 8128702 | Interspinous process implant having deployable wings and method of implantation An embodiment of a system in accordance with the present invention can include an implant having a spacer with a thickness and a wing, wherein a first configuration of the wing has a first height substantially similar to the thickness and wherein the wing is adapted... | 03/06/2012 |
| 8128634 | Method and apparatus for fixing a graft in a bone tunnel A method and apparatus for fixing a ligament in a bone tunnel by cross-pinning the ligament in the bone tunnel. ... | 03/06/2012 |
| 8122582 | Surgical tools facilitating increased accuracy, speed and simplicity in performing joint arthroplasty Disclosed herein are tools for repairing articular surfaces repair materials and for repairing an articular surface. The surgical tools are designed to be customizable or highly selectable by patient to increase the speed, accuracy and simplicity of performing total... | 02/28/2012 |
| 8118837 | Tapered-lock spinal rod connectors and methods for use A spine stabilization system having cylindrical bodies, plates, transverse members and resilient inserts for coupling a rod to bone fasteners. A first resilient insert may be positioned on a first rod. A cylindrical body, plate or transverse member may be positioned... | 02/21/2012 |
| 8114130 | Deflection rod system for spine implant with end connectors and method A dynamic stabilization, motion preservation spinal implant system includes an anchor system, a horizontal rod system and a vertical rod system. The systems are modular so that various constructs and configurations can be created and customized to a patient. ... | 02/14/2012 |
| 8114097 | Flexible instrument A robotic medical system comprises a catheter having an elongated shaft with a plurality of flexible segments spaced apart along the catheter, and a drive unit coupled to the catheter. The catheter may have a plurality of cables respectively terminating at the flexi... | 02/14/2012 |
| 8114134 | Spinal prosthesis having a three bar linkage for motion preservation and dynamic stabilization of the spine A dynamic spinal stabilization linkage for use in stabilizing of the spine. The linkage connects adjacent vertebrae to provide load-sharing and stabilization while allowing natural kinematics. The linkage comprises three rigid bodies joined in series with 3-degree-o... | 02/14/2012 |
| 8109972 | Interspinous process implant having deployable wings and method of implantation An embodiment of a system in accordance with the present invention can include an implant having a spacer with a thickness and a wing, wherein a first configuration of the wing has a first height substantially similar to the thickness and wherein the wing is adapted... | 02/07/2012 |
| 8109970 | Deflection rod system with a deflection contouring shield for a spine implant and method A dynamic stabilization, motion preservation spinal implant system includes an anchor system, a horizontal rod system and a vertical rod system. The systems are modular so that various constructs and configurations can be created and customized to a patient. ... | 02/07/2012 |
| 8109979 | Instrumentation and methods for use in implanting a cervical disc replacement device Instrumentation for implanting a cervical disc replacement device includes cervical disc replacement trials for determining the appropriate size of replacement device to be implanted, an insertion plate for maintaining the elements of the replacement device in fixed... | 02/07/2012 |
| 8109940 | Breast surgery method and apparatus A surgical apparatus for cutting a tissue mass comprising an elongated housing having a distal portion, a rotatable shaft positioned in the elongated housing, and a plurality of flexible electrocautery cutting blades extending from the housing, wherein the plurality... | 02/07/2012 |
| 8109930 | Surgical nail An intramedullary nail comprising a central axis and a transverse borehole, provided with an insert which can be introduced into the transverse borehole, said insert also containing a longitudinal slit. ... | 02/07/2012 |
