Formed in place fixation system with thermal acceleration

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 7727262
APP PUB NO 20050251140A1
SERIAL NO

11151972

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A subcutaneously formed in place orthopedic fixation device is provided, such as for fixation of the spine or other bone or bones. The device comprises an inflatable member, such as a tubular balloon. A heat source is provided in thermal communication with the interior of the balloon. The balloon is positioned at a treatment site while in a flexible, low crossing profile configuration. The balloon is thereafter inflated with a hardenable media, and heated to accelerate hardening of the media. Methods and delivery structures are also disclosed.

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  • WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Dabney, Hunt Irvine, US 2 292
Nguyen, Thanh Van Irvine, US 58 6252
Pham, To V Trabuco Canyon, US 27 6173
Shaolian, Samuel M Newport Beach, US 133 15005
Teitelbaum, George P Santa Monica, US 50 9150

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