US Patent No: 8,097,018

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Percutaneous spinal implants and methods

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Abstract

An apparatus includes a support member having an outer surface configured to be disposed between adjacent spinous processes and a retention member rotatably coupled to the support member. A first end portion of the retention member is spaced apart from the outer surface by a first distance along an axis substantially normal to a longitudinal axis of the support member when the outer surface is disposed between the adjacent spinous processes. A second end portion of the retention member is spaced apart from the outer surface by a second distance along the axis substantially normal to the longitudinal axis when the outer surface is disposed between the adjacent spinous processes. The first end portion of the retention member and the second end portion of the retention member are configured to cooperatively limit movement of the support member relative to the adjacent spinous processes.

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Patent OwnerAddressTotal Patents
KYPHON SARLSUNNYVALE, CA294

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Clark, Janna G Mountain View, CA 11 232
Kohm, Andrew C - 34 521
Malandain, Hugues F Mountain View, CA 98 1530

Cited Art

Patent Info (Count) # Cites Year
 
WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC, INC. (67)
5,437,672 Spinal cord protection device 286 1994
5,609,635 Lordotic interbody spinal fusion implants 484 1995
6,293,949 Superelastic spinal stabilization system and method 388 2000
6,733,531 Anchoring devices and implants for intervertebral disc augmentation 128 2000
6,582,467 Expandable fusion cage 124 2001
6,733,534 System and method for spine spacing 232 2002
7,048,736 Device for fixation of spinous processes 207 2002
7,087,055 Minimally invasive expanding spacer and method 112 2002
7,445,637 Vertebra stabilizing assembly 112 2002
2004/0087,947 Minimally invasive expanding spacer and method 119 2002
6,723,126 Laterally expandable cage 156 2002
7,081,120 Instrumentation and method for delivering an implant into a vertebral space 97 2002
7,377,942 Posterior elements motion restoring device 117 2003
2006/0136,060 Posterior vertebral support assembly 120 2003
7,582,106 Formable orthopedic fixation system with cross linking 64 2003
2004/0133,280 Systems and techniques for interbody spinal stabilization with expandable devices 129 2003
7,217,293 Expandable spinal implant 120 2003
6,981,975 Method for inserting a spinal fusion implant having deployable bone engaging projections 87 2003
2006/0217,726 Interspinous device for impeding the movements of two sucessive vertebrae, and method for making a pad designed for it 131 2004
7,070,598 Minimally invasive expanding spacer and method 96 2004
2005/0261,768 Interspinous spacer 159 2004
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2006/0241,613 Implants and methods for inter-transverse process dynamic stabilization of a spinal motion segment 104 2005
2006/0235,387 Transverse process/laminar spacer 117 2005
2006/0247,623 Local delivery of an active agent from an orthopedic implant 182 2005
2006/0247,640 Spinous process stabilization devices and methods 116 2005
2007/0005,064 Intervertebral prosthetic device for spinal stabilization and method of implanting same 73 2005
2007/0100,340 Intervertebral prosthetic device for spinal stabilization and method of implanting same 82 2005
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2007/0167,945 Intervertebral prosthetic device for spinal stabilization and method of manufacturing same 81 2006
2007/0173,823 Intervertebral prosthetic device for spinal stabilization and method of implanting same 81 2006
2007/0191,833 Spinal implants including a sensor and methods of use 66 2006
2007/0191,834 Artificial spinous process for the sacrum and methods of use 75 2006
2007/0191,837 Interspinous devices and methods of use 71 2006
2007/0191,838 Interspinous devices and methods of use 66 2006
2007/0233,068 Intervertebral prosthetic assembly for spinal stabilization and method of implanting same 164 2006
2007/0233,074 Expandable device for insertion between anatomical structures and a procedure utilizing same 92 2006
2007/0233,076 Methods and instruments for delivering interspinous process spacers 89 2006
2007/0250,060 Expandable device for insertion between anatomical structures and a procedure utilizing same 82 2006
2007/0270,874 Surgical distraction device and procedure 65 2006
2007/0270,823 Multi-chamber expandable interspinous process brace 80 2006
2007/0270,824 Interspinous process brace 78 2006
2007/0270,825 Expandable interspinous process implant and method of installing same 75 2006
2007/0270,826 Interosteotic implant 79 2006
2007/0270,827 Adjustable interspinous process brace 78 2006
2007/0270,828 Interspinous process brace 89 2006
2007/0270,829 Molding device for an expandable interspinous process implant 79 2006
2007/0270,834 Expandable device for insertion between anatomical structures and a procedure utilizing same 101 2006
2007/0272,259 Surgical procedure for inserting a device between anatomical structures 78 2006
2007/0276,368 Systems and methods for adjusting properties of a spinal implant 86 2006
2007/0276,496 Surgical spacer with shape control 78 2006
2007/0276,497 Surgical spacer 78 2006
2007/0276,369 In vivo-customizable implant 83 2006
2006/0241,643 Minimally invasive expanding spacer and method 47 2006
2008/0021,457 Zygapophysial joint repair system 66 2006
2008/0021,460 Apparatus for insertion between anatomical structures and a procedure utilizing same 66 2006
2008/0114,358 Intervertebral Prosthetic Assembly for Spinal Stabilization and Method of Implanting Same 67 2006
2008/0114,357 INTER-TRANSVERSE PROCESS SPACER DEVICE AND METHOD FOR USE IN CORRECTING A SPINAL DEFORMITY 77 2006
2008/0114,456 SPINAL IMPLANT SYSTEM 66 2006
2008/0147,190 Interspinous Process Devices and Methods 69 2006
2008/0167,685 System and Method For Percutanously Curing An Implantable Device 65 2007
2008/0281,361 Posterior stabilization and spinous process systems and methods 68 2007
2009/0105,773 METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR INSERTION OF AN INTERSPINOUS PROCESS DEVICE 66 2007
2009/0240,283 IMPLANTS AND METHODS FOR INTER-SPINOUS PROCESS DYNAMIC STABILIZATION OF A SPINAL MOTION SEGMENT 43 2008
2010/0211,101 Spinous Process Stabilization Devices and Methods 27 2010
 
KYPHON SARL (42)
5,836,948 Spine distraction implant and method 394 1997
5,860,977 Spine distraction implant and method 359 1997
6,074,390 Spine distraction implant and method 202 1998
6,068,630 Spine distraction implant 278 1998
6,048,342 Spine distraction implant 300 1998
6,500,178 Spine distraction implant and method 188 1999
7,097,648 Expandable element delivery system 123 2000
7,621,950 Expandable intervertebral spacer 53 2000
6,451,019 Supplemental spine fixation device and method 251 2000
6,626,944 Interspinous prosthesis 268 2000
7,101,375 Spine distraction implant 122 2001
6,514,256 Spine distraction implant and method 191 2001
6,582,433 Spine fixation device and method 241 2001
6,699,246 Spine distraction implant 190 2001
7,201,751 Supplemental spine fixation device 149 2001
6,695,842 Interspinous process distraction system and method with positionable wing and method 209 2001
2002/0143,331 Inter-spinous process implant and method with deformable spacer 171 2001
2004/0097,931 Interspinous process and sacrum implant and method 128 2003
7,306,628 Interspinous process apparatus and method with a selectably expandable spacer 115 2003
7,335,203 System and method for immobilizing adjacent spinous processes 104 2004
2005/0010,293 Distractible interspinous process implant and method of implantation 177 2004
2005/0245,937 System and method for insertion of an interspinous process implant that is rotatable in order to retain the implant relative to the spinous processes 80 2004
2005/0143,827 Expandable intervertebral spacer 103 2005
2006/0195,102 Apparatus and method for treatment of spinal conditions 154 2005
2006/0064,165 Interspinous process implant including a binder and method of implantation 126 2005
2006/0184,247 Percutaneous spinal implants and methods 127 2005
2006/0184,248 Percutaneous spinal implants and methods 124 2005
2007/0049,935 Percutaneous spinal implants and methods 40 2006
7,927,354 Percutaneous spinal implants and methods 16 2006
2006/0264,938 Interspinous process implant having deployable wing and method of implantation 131 2006
2007/0010,813 Interspinous process implant having deployable wing and method of implantation 72 2006
7,749,252 Interspinous process implant having deployable wing and method of implantation 52 2006
2006/0271,049 Interspinous process implant having deployable wings and method of implantation 112 2006
2007/0043,361 Percutaneous spinal implants and methods 29 2006
2007/0043,362 Percutaneous spinal implants and methods 110 2006
2007/0043,363 Percutaneous spinal implants and methods 62 2006
2008/0215,094 Equipment for Surgical Treatment of Two Vertebrae 72 2006
2007/0225,807 PERCUTANEOUS SPINAL IMPLANTS AND METHODS 74 2007
2007/0282,443 Expandable element 93 2007
2007/0276,493 PERCUTANEOUS SPINAL IMPLANTS AND METHODS 76 2007
2009/0062,915 SPINOUS-PROCESS IMPLANTS AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME 72 2007
2008/0058,934 PERCUTANEOUS SPINAL IMPLANTS AND METHODS 60 2007
 
DEPUY SPINE, INC. (7)
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2006/0004,447 Adjustable posterior spinal column positioner 127 2004
2006/0129,239 Artificial facet joint device having a compression spring 99 2004
2006/0282,075 POSTERIOR DYNAMIC STABILIZATION X-DEVICE 83 2005
2006/0282,079 POSTERIOR DYNAMIC STABILIZATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS 103 2005
7,658,752 Posterior dynamic stabilization x-device 65 2005
2007/0073,289 POSTERIOR DYNAMIC STABILIZATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS 137 2005
 
SDGI HOLDINGS, INC. (7)
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5,403,316 Triangular construct for spinal fixation 103 1993
5,480,442 Fixedly adjustable intervertebral prosthesis 145 1994
5,562,662 Spinal fixation system and method 131 1995
6,402,751 Device for linking adjacent rods in spinal instrumentation 157 2000
2005/0085,814 Dynamizable orthopedic implants and their use in treating bone defects 59 2003
2006/0089,719 In situ formation of intervertebral disc implants 120 2004
 
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE LELAND STANFORD JUNIOR UNIVERSITY (7)
2006/0084,983 Systems and methods for posterior dynamic stabilization of the spine 212 2004
2006/0084,985 Systems and methods for posterior dynamic stabilization of the spine 216 2004
2006/0122,620 Systems and methods for stabilizing the motion or adjusting the position of the spine 205 2004
2006/0084,987 Systems and methods for posterior dynamic stabilization of the spine 229 2005
2006/0085,069 Systems and methods for posterior dynamic stabilization of the spine 214 2005
7,458,981 Spinal implant and method for restricting spinal flexion 70 2005
2006/0084,988 Systems and methods for posterior dynamic stabilization of the spine 222 2005
 
SYNTHES USA, LLC (5)
6,736,818 Radially expandable intramedullary nail 102 2002
7,442,208 Interspinal prosthesis 124 2004
2007/0032,790 Apparatus for treating spinal stenosis 87 2005
7,771,456 Interspinous implant 43 2007
2010/0204,732 INTERSPINOUS SPACER 45 2008
 
ZIMMER SPINE AUSTIN, INC. (5)
7,238,204 Shock-absorbing intervertebral implant 129 2001
6,946,000 Intervertebral implant with deformable wedge 161 2001
7,087,083 Self locking fixable intervertebral implant 138 2002
6,761,720 Intervertebral implant 295 2002
2007/0233,081 Self-Locking Device for Fastening an Intervertebral Implant 100 2005
 
HOWMEDICA OSTEONICS CORP. (4)
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5,976,186 Hydrogel intervertebral disc nucleus 393 1996
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SOFAMOR S.N.C. (4)
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5,702,452 Spinal osteosynthesis device with median hook and vertebral anchoring support 204 1996
6,436,140 Expandable interbody fusion cage and method for insertion 160 2001
7,431,735 Expandable interbody fusion cage 49 2004
 
ZIMMER TECHNOLOGY, INC. (4)
4,863,476 Spinal implant 466 1987
5,201,734 Spinal locking sleeve assembly 218 1991
5,312,405 Spinal rod coupler 183 1992
6,336,930 Polymer filled bone plate 120 2000
 
EXPANDING ORTHOPEDICS INC. (3)
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6,783,530 Expandable orthopedic device 92 2002
2005/0228,391 Expandable bone device 132 2004
 
GMEDELAWARE 2 LLC (3)
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7,041,136 Facet joint replacement 145 2003
2009/0326,538 DEVICES AND METHODS FOR FRACTURE REDUCTION 20 2009
 
LANX, LLC (3)
2006/0089,654 Interspinous distraction devices and associated methods of insertion 124 2005
2006/0106,397 Interspinous distraction devices and associated methods of insertion 131 2005
2008/0183,211 SPINOUS PROCESS IMPLANTS AND ASSOCIATED METHODS 65 2007
 
MEDTRONIC SPINE LLC (3)
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NUVASIVE, INC. (3)
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2005/0288,672 Devices to prevent spinal extension 165 2005
2008/0183,218 System and Methods for Spinous Process Fusion 55 2008
 
PERUMALA CORPORATION (3)
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5,390,683 Spinal implantation methods utilizing a middle expandable implant 360 1993
5,653,762 Method of stabilizing adjacent vertebrae with rotating, lockable, middle-expanded intervertebral disk stabilizer 253 1995
 
ZIMMER GMBH (3)
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5,755,797 Intervertebral prosthesis and a process for implanting such a prosthesis 263 1996
2008/0262,617 INTERSPINOUS SPACER 58 2007
 
ZIMMER SPINE, INC. (3)
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ALPHATEC SPINE, INC. (2)
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6,770,096 Interbody spinal stabilization cage and spinal stabilization method 99 2002
 
ANOVA CORP. (2)
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ANULEX TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (2)
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2005/0049,708 Devices and methods for the treatment of spinal disorders 212 2004
 
FACET SOLUTIONS, INC. (2)
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7,604,652 Spinal prosthesis 61 2006
 
RAYMEDICA, LLC (2)
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6,022,376 Percutaneous prosthetic spinal disc nucleus and method of manufacture 336 1998
 
THEKEN SPINE, LLC (2)
2006/0142,858 Expandable implants for spinal disc replacement 59 2005
2007/0225,810 FLEXIBLE CAGE SPINAL IMPLANT 22 2007
 
ULRICH GMBH & CO. KG (2)
5,571,192 Prosthetic vertebral implant 258 1995
6,190,413 Vertebral implant 143 1999
 
VERTIFLEX, INC. (2)
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2008/0195,152 Interspinous spacer 56 2008
 
A-SPINE HOLDING GROUP CORP. (1)
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AESCULAP (1)
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ALLO PRO AG (1)
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ALPHATEC LTD. (1)
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AMS RESEARCH CORPORATION (1)
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BIOMAT (1)
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BIOMET MERCK FRANCE (50% INTEREST) (1)
2006/0015,181 Interspinous vertebral implant 124 2004
 
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BRONCUS TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (1)
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BRYSON MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY LLC (1)
2007/0162,000 Adjustable spinous process spacer device and method of treating spinal stenosis 99 2006
 
CAROLL DANIEL B (1)
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CLAIRSON, INC. (1)
4,646,998 Wall-mounted shelf support clip 82 1981
 
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COLLABCOM1, LLC., A COLORADO LIMITED LIABILITY CORP. (1)
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D.A.O. S.R.L. (1)
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DARRELL C. BRETT, M.D., P.C. (1)
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DEPUY SPINE SARL (1)
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DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS, LLC (1)
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DISCOTECH N.V. (1)
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EBI, LLC (1)
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ENCORE MEDICAL ASSET CORPORATION (1)
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2006/0293,662 Spinous process spacer 151 2006
 
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4,553,273 Vertebral body prosthesis and spine stabilizing method 354 1983
 
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5,562,735 Spinal stabilization system and improved method 108 1993
 
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INTERVENTIONAL SPINE, INC. (1)
6,348,053 Bone fixation device 104 2000
 
JBS S.A. (1)
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KLOSS, HENNING (1)
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2006/0293,663 Dynamic stabilization system for the spine 115 2006
 
SPINE, ZIMMER (1)
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2007/0233,084 IMPLANTABLE SPINOUS PROCESS PROSTHETIC DEVICES, INCLUDING CUFFS, AND METHODS OF FABRICATING SAME 27 2007
 
SPINLABS, LLC (1)
6,402,750 Devices and methods for the treatment of spinal disorders 409 2000
 
STRYKER SPINE (1)
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SURGICRAFT LIMITED FISHING LINE ROAD (1)
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UNITED BANK & TRUST COMPANY (1)
5,849,004 Surgical anchor 178 1996
 
UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI (1)
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5,092,866 Flexible inter-vertebral stabilizer as well as process and apparatus for determining or verifying its tension before installation on the spinal column 525 1990
5,267,999 Clamp for use in spinal surgery 61 1992
5,306,275 Lumbar spine fixation apparatus and method 354 1992
5,360,430 Intervertebral locking device 257 1993
5,437,674 Osteosynthesis device 70 1993
5,458,641 Vertebral body prosthesis 308 1993
5,439,463 Spinal clamping device 140 1993
5,665,122 Expandable intervertebral cage and surgical method 390 1995
5,609,634 Intervertebral prosthesis making possible rotatory stabilization and flexion/extension stabilization 323 1995
5,630,816 Double barrel spinal fixation system and method 250 1995
5,693,100 Middle expandable intervertebral disk implant 225 1996
5,702,455 Expandable prosthesis for spinal fusion 382 1996
5,716,416 Artificial intervertebral disk and method for implanting the same 282 1996
5,810,815 Surgical apparatus for use in the treatment of spinal deformities 141 1996
5,746,762 Device and method for surgical flap dissection 78 1996
5,725,341 Self fusing fastener 70 1997
5,980,523 Transverse connectors for spinal rods 198 1998
6,214,050 Expandable implant for inter-bone stabilization and adapted to extrude osteogenic material, and a method of stabilizing bones while extruding osteogenic material 118 1999
7,097,654 Flip-wing tissue retainer 54 2000
6,364,883 Spinous process clamp for spinal fusion and method of operation 178 2001
6,520,991 Expandable implant for inter-vertebral stabilization, and a method of stabilizing vertebrae 100 2001
6,447,513 Fixation device 66 2001
2004/0010,312 Intervertebral prosthesis 59 2002
6,685,742 Articulated anterior expandable spinal fusion cage system 133 2002
6,730,126 Device and method for lumbar interbody fusion 87 2003
2004/0260,397 Method of defect closure in anulus fibrosus 137 2003
2004/0133,204 Expandable bone nails 82 2003
2004/0186,577 In situ artificaial disc replacements and other prosthetic components 30 2004
2005/0165,398 Percutaneous spine distraction implant systems and methods 145 2005
2006/0085,074 Medical device systems for the spine 117 2005
2006/0111,728 Devices and methods for inter-vertebral orthopedic device placement 119 2005
2006/0149,278 Devices and methods for inter-vertebral orthopedic device placement 76 2005
2007/0142,915 Systems and methods for posterior dynamic stabilization of the spine 70 2005
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