Delivery systems, tools, and methods of use
US-9220598-B2 · Dec 29, 2015 · US
Devices for delivering bone filler material and associated methods of use
US8932297B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-8932297-B2 |
| Application number | US-201314036934-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Sep 25, 2013 |
| Priority date | Jun 11, 2010 |
| Publication date | Jan 13, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jan 13, 2015 |
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Methods and apparatus for treating bones, including, in one or more embodiments, a device for delivering a bone filler material comprising: a housing having a throughbore; a plunger comprising a shaft having external threads, wherein the plunger is configured for advancement through the throughbore of the housing; and a threaded receiving member configured to releasably engage the plunger. Methods for removing an instrument from a vertebral body comprising applying ultrasonic energy to the instrument, wherein a distal end of the instrument is disposed in a cavity in the vertebral body, wherein the cavity contains a filler material; and removing the instrument from the vertebral body.
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What is claimed is: 1. A method for treating a vertebral body comprising: providing a bone filler delivery device, the bone filler delivery device comprising a housing having a throughbore, a plunger configured for advancement through the throughbore of the housing, a threaded receiving member configured to releasably engage the plunger, and a tube coupled to the housing; coupling the bone filler delivery device to a cannula, the cannula extending into a cavity in the vertebral…
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Human Necessities · mapped topic
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Human Necessities · mapped topic
Human Necessities · mapped topic
Human Necessities · mapped topic
Human Necessities · mapped topic
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- What does patent US8932297B2 cover?
- Methods and apparatus for treating bones, including, in one or more embodiments, a device for delivering a bone filler material comprising: a housing having a throughbore; a plunger comprising a shaft having external threads, wherein the plunger is configured for advancement through the throughbore of the housing; and a threaded receiving member configured to releasably engage the plunger. Meth…
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Globus Medical Inc
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification A61B17/8825. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
- When was this patent published?
- Publication date Tue Jan 13 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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