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Intervertebral nucleus and annulus implants and method of use thereof
US9039769B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-9039769-B2 |
| Application number | US-72598810-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Mar 17, 2010 |
| Priority date | Mar 17, 2010 |
| Publication date | May 26, 2015 |
| Grant date | May 26, 2015 |
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The invention encompasses devices and methods for treating one or more damaged, diseased, or traumatized intervertebral discs to reduce or eliminate associated back pain. Specifically, the invention encompasses intervertebral nucleus and annulus implants that are resistant to migration in and/or expulsion from an intervertebral disc space. The invention further encompasses kits including the implantable devices of the invention and associated delivery tools to treat annular and nuclear tissue.
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What is claimed is: 1. A nucleus pulposus containment shell comprising: a. an outer shell comprised of a biocompatible material defining a central fillable cavity having a central cavity and one or more envelope cavities completely surrounding an outer perimeter of the central cavity; b. an inner surface including a load bearing polymeric or elastomeric material therein, wherein the load bearing material comprises a plurality of beads in a fluid or gel suspension; c. a unidire…
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- What does patent US9039769B2 cover?
- The invention encompasses devices and methods for treating one or more damaged, diseased, or traumatized intervertebral discs to reduce or eliminate associated back pain. Specifically, the invention encompasses intervertebral nucleus and annulus implants that are resistant to migration in and/or expulsion from an intervertebral disc space. The invention further encompasses kits including the im…
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- O'Halloran Damien, Seifert Jody L, Bennett Jeff, and 4 more
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification A61F2/442. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
- When was this patent published?
- Publication date Tue May 26 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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