Devices and methods for disc replacement

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 7645301
APP PUB NO 20070168031A1
SERIAL NO

11332622

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The present disclosure concerns implants to at least partially replace the nucleus of a spinal disc. In one embodiment, a prosthetic implant is provided which includes a bag structure having a fixation component or member, the bag operable to contain at least one internal implant within the bag. In other embodiments, a bag structure is provided with a flange adaptable to anchor the structure to a vertebral body and a sinusoidal-shaped structure made of a flexible material is provided with various unique configurations. In one embodiment, for delivery, a bag structure with a flange may be attached to a vertebral body. In another embodiment, a sinusoidal-shaped implant structure is alternately woven from one end to the other with a second sinusoidal-shaped structure.

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ZIMMER SPINE INC7375 BUSH LAKE ROAD MINNEAPOLIS MN 55439-2027

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Hudgins, Robert Garryl Burnsville, US 27 2875
Robie, Bruce Glen Rock, US 20 1447

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