Method and apparatus for spinal fixation
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May 10, 2011
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Apr 24, 2008
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Apr 20, 2007
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Abstract
Fusion of cervical spinal vertebrae with one or more fixation devices can be accomplished with the described tools and methods. For example, a guidewire introducer can include a tubular introducer cannula and a handle. The handle can be angularly offset from the introducer cannula such that positioning of the introducer on the cervical spine does not interfere with a patient's head. A sheath assembly can include inner and outer sheath bodies and a handle. The handle is angularly offset from the sheath bodies such that the sheath assembly can be applied to the cervical spine without interference to the patient's head. The sheath body can be curved or straight. Various tools such as drills, tapping devices, compression tools, and pin release tools can be applied to the cervical spine through the sheath body to apply the fixation device. The tools can include elongate flexible shafts.

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- 15 United States
- 10 France
- 8 Japan
- 7 China
- 5 Korea
- 2 Other
Patent Owner(s)
Patent Owner | Address | Total Patents |
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DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS, INC. | RAYNHAM, MA, US | 1022 |
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Inventor(s)
Inventor Name | Address | # of filed Patents | Total Citations |
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Culbert, Brad S | Rancho Santa Margarita, US | 58 | 2989 |
Flower, Bob | Sun City, US | 5 | 576 |
Khoo, Larry | Studio City, US | 9 | 574 |
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* 6923811 Systems and methods for spinal fixation | 147 | 2000 | |
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6290701 Bioabsorbable rivet bone fastener | 71 | 2000 | |
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6929606 Retractor and method for spinal pedicle screw placement | 301 | 2003 | |
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* 6066142 Variable position bone drilling alignment guide | 103 | 1998 | |
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6520907 Methods for accessing the spinal column | 420 | 1999 | |
* 6562046 Screw delivery system and method | 244 | 2001 | |
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* 7488326 Combination targeting guide and driver instrument for use in orthopaedic surgical procedures | 21 | 2004 | |
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2009/0149,857 Telescopic Percutaneous Tissue Dilation Systems and Related Methods | 49 | 2005 | |
2009/0105,745 Tissue Dilation Systems and Related Methods | 13 | 2006 | |
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2006/0030,872 Dilation introducer for orthopedic surgery | 46 | 2004 | |
2005/0256,525 Dilation introducer for orthopedic surgery | 43 | 2005 | |
2008/0108,996 DEPLOYMENT TOOL FOR DISTAL BONE ANCHORS WITH SECONDARY COMPRESSION | 51 | 2008 | |
2008/0287,981 DILATION INTRODUCER AND METHODS FOR ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY | 15 | 2008 | |
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6379363 Method and apparatus for reattachment of a cranial flap using a cranial clamp | 68 | 1999 | |
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6632224 Bone fixation system | 83 | 2001 | |
6890333 Method and apparatus for bone fixation with secondary compression | 82 | 2001 | |
6908465 Distal bone anchors for bone fixation with secondary compression | 109 | 2001 | |
7326211 Deployment tool for distal bone anchors with secondary compression | 55 | 2004 | |
2004/0260,297 Tool for bone fixation device | 46 | 2004 | |
2008/0097,436 METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SPINAL FIXATION | 48 | 2007 | |
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* 7422594 Drilling tool guide wire alignment device | 27 | 2004 | |
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* 5370647 Tissue and organ extractor | 249 | 1993 | |
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5167664 Ratcheting bone screw | 106 | 1991 | |
5649931 Orthopaedic apparatus for driving and/or removing a bone screw | 177 | 1996 | |
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* 6488693 Vascular incisor and method | 42 | 2001 | |
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5810821 Bone fixation screw system | 84 | 1997 | |
6022352 Bone fixation screw system | 559 | 1998 | |
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5989255 Orthopaedic done screw apparatus | 68 | 1998 | |
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5234431 Bone plate arrangement | 239 | 1992 | |
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6251111 Jack for pulling a vertebral anchor | 96 | 1999 | |
* 7625378 Devices and methods for securing a bone plate to a bony segment | 33 | 2002 | |
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6267767 Instrumentarium and method for implanting a cruciate ligament replacement in a knee joint | 55 | 1999 |
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* 9855063 Systems, methods, and apparatuses for reaming bone elements | 0 | 2014 | |
9931223 Expandable intervertebral implant | 0 | 2016 | |
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* 9597095 Screw guide and tissue retractor instrument | 0 | 2010 | |
* 2010/0298,647 Screw Guide and Tissue Retractor Instrument | 20 | 2010 | |
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9011501 Device for compression across fractures | 4 | 2012 | |
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9913727 Expandable implant | 0 | 2015 | |
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* 2014/0046,380 JOINT FUSION | 14 | 2012 | |
9526548 System for joint fusion | 2 | 2014 | |
9566100 Screw for joint fusion | 2 | 2016 | |
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* 2012/0203,290 METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SPINAL FIXATION | 7 | 2012 | |
9883951 Artificial disc | 0 | 2013 | |
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* 2014/0243,838 SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND APPARATUSES FOR REAMING BONE ELEMENTS | 1 | 2014 | |
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* 9101411 Method and apparatus for spinal fixation | 0 | 2011 | |
* 2011/0218,575 METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SPINAL FIXATION | 2 | 2011 | |
8394129 Method and apparatus for minimally invasive insertion of intervertebral implants | 40 | 2011 | |
8518087 Method and apparatus for minimally invasive insertion of intervertebral implants | 49 | 2012 | |
8597333 Method and apparatus for minimally invasive insertion of intervertebral implants | 20 | 2013 | |
9522070 Intervertebral implant | 0 | 2013 | |
9277928 Method and apparatus for minimally invasive insertion of intervertebral implants | 8 | 2013 | |
8852242 Method and apparatus for minimally invasive insertion of intervertebral implants | 17 | 2013 | |
8852243 Method and apparatus for minimally invasive insertion of intervertebral implants | 16 | 2013 | |
9486149 Method and apparatus for minimally invasive insertion of intervertebral implants | 1 | 2014 | |
9492194 Method and apparatus for minimally invasive insertion of intervertebral implants | 1 | 2014 | |
9713486 Method and apparatus for spinal fixation | 0 | 2014 | |
9408637 Device for compression across fractures | 0 | 2015 | |
9788862 Sacral fixation system | 0 | 2015 | |
9855058 Method and apparatus for minimally invasive insertion of intervertebral implants | 0 | 2016 | |
9895236 Enhanced cage insertion assembly | 0 | 2016 | |
9839530 Highly lordosed fusion cage | 0 | 2016 | |
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* 9295488 Joint fusion | 0 | 2012 |
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Surcharge after expiration - Late payment is unavoidable | $700.00 | $350.00 | $175.00 |
Surcharge after expiration - Late payment is unintentional | $1,640.00 | $820.00 | $410.00 |
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