Intervertebral dosing device and method

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9445853
APP PUB NO 20150080813A1
SERIAL NO

14030796

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Some embodiments of the invention include a cannulated bone screw including a screw shaft with screw thread, a proximal end, a distal end, and a channel extending through the screw shaft. Some embodiments include an inlet port coupled to the channel and extending through the distal end, and an outlet port coupled to the channel by a curved or angled channel region. In some embodiments, the outlet port extends through the screw shaft and exits a side that is substantially parallel to the shaft longitudinal axis. In some embodiments, the cannulated bone screw can form part of a therapy delivery device. In some embodiments, the outlet port extends through a portion of the screw shaft and exits at the distal end. In some embodiments, the valve includes a plunger with a plunger rod within the screw shaft, and a valve seat for control of fluid flow out of the screw.

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GLOBUS MEDICAL INC2560 GENERAL ARMISTEAD AVENUE VALLEY FORGE BUSINESS CENTER AUDUBON PA 19403

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Crawford, Neil R Tempe, US 148 3312
Foster, Mitchell A Scottsdale, US 37 1154
Theodore, Nicholas Paradise City, US 81 2697

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