US Patent No: 8,100,915

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Orthopedic implant rod reduction tool set and method

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A tool set for implanting a rod in a human spine in conjunction with bone screws. The tool set includes a pair of end guide tools that receive opposite ends of the rod in channels and under manipulation by a surgeon facilitate transport of the rod toward the bone screws attached to the guide tools. Intermediate guide tools having guiding pass through slots are utilized to guide intermediate locations along the rod toward associated bone screws. An attachment structure operably connects the guide tools to the bone screws. The guide tools each include a lower guide and advancement structure to allow a closure top with mating structure to be rotated and driven downward against the rod and to cooperate with similar structure in the bone screw to seat and lock the rod therein. A method utilizing the tool set allows a surgeon to percutaneously implant the rod in the patient.

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Jackson, Roger P Prairie Village, KS 274 5632

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STRYKER SPINE (21)
6,554,834 Slotted head pedicle screw assembly 191 1999
7,316,684 Multiaxial connection for osteosynthesis 24 2000
6,582,466 Intervertebral disc prosthesis with reduced friction 173 2001
6,527,804 Intervertebral disk prosthesis 198 2001
6,974,460 Biased angulation bone fixation assembly 74 2002
6,730,093 Anchoring member with packer 64 2002
6,660,006 Rod persuader 112 2002
2005/0216,001 Sphere and bone plate 27 2004
2005/0065,517 Methods and devices for improving percutaneous access in minimally invasive surgeries 112 2004
2006/0189,984 Apparatus and method for dynamic vertebral stabilization 59 2005
7,361,196 Apparatus and method for dynamic vertebral stabilization 86 2005
7,604,654 Apparatus and method for dynamic vertebral stabilization 20 2005
2005/0251,139 Systems and methods that facilitate minimally invasive spine surgery 23 2005
2006/0264,934 System and method for orthopedic implant configuration 28 2005
2006/0142,760 Methods and apparatus for modular and variable spinal fixation 71 2005
2007/0123,866 System and method for dynamic vertebral stabilization 25 2006
2007/0135,815 System and method for dynamic vertebral stabilization 20 2006
2009/0099,607 Apparatus and method for dynamic vertebral stabilization 20 2008
7,625,393 Apparatus and method for dynamic vertebral stabilization 16 2008
2009/0287,251 Composite spinal rod 13 2009
2010/0010,544 APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DYNAMIC VERTEBRAL STABILIZATION 14 2009
 
DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS, LLC (17)
2005/0065,516 Method and apparatus for flexible fixation of a spine 120 2003
2005/0131,407 Flexible spinal fixation elements 68 2003
2005/0203,513 Spinal stabilization device 88 2004
2006/0149,244 Device for connecting a longitudinal bar to a pedicle screw 99 2006
2006/0293,657 Damping element 47 2006
2006/0235,393 LOCKING CAP ASSEMBLY FOR SPINAL FIXATION INSTRUMENTATION 116 2006
2007/0123,865 Device for the dynamic stabilization of bones 31 2006
2007/0055,247 Marking and guidance method and system for flexible fixation of a spine 44 2006
2008/0161,863 Spinal anchoring screw 21 2006
2007/0123,871 Method and apparatus for flexible fixation of a spine 86 2007
2007/0225,710 Spinal stabilization device 35 2007
2007/0276,380 Spinal stabilization device 89 2007
2008/0015,580 LARGE DIAMETER BONE ANCHOR ASSEMBLY 28 2007
2010/0069,964 DYNAMIC FIXATION SYSTEM 13 2007
2008/0086,131 BONE SCREW FIXATION 28 2007
2009/0326,583 Posterior Dynamic Stabilization System With Flexible Ligament 12 2008
2009/0163,955 Polymeric Pedicle Rods and Methods of Manufacturing 21 2008
 
DEPUY SPINE SARL (13)
5,643,261 Osteosynthesis device 67 1995
5,662,652 Bone surgery holding apparatus 105 1995
5,713,898 Orthopedic surgical holding device 101 1996
5,738,685 Osteosynthesis device 114 1996
5,800,547 Ventral intervertebral implant 200 1996
6,143,032 Intervertebral implant 116 1998
6,117,137 Osteosynthesis device 51 1999
6,673,073 Transverse connector 63 2000
7,125,426 Locking cap assembly for spinal fixation instrumentation 114 2003
7,179,261 Percutaneous access devices and bone anchor assemblies 94 2003
2005/0240,181 SPINAL IMPLANT CONNECTORS 45 2004
2005/0154,391 Bone anchor assemblies 67 2004
2005/0159,750 Bone anchor assemblies and methods of manufacturing bone anchor assemblies 54 2004
 
DEPUY ACROMED, INC. (11)
4,836,196 Surgically implantable spinal correction system 116 1988
5,257,993 Top-entry rod retainer 120 1991
5,312,404 Spinal column retaining apparatus 209 1992
D346217 Combined hook holder and rod mover for spinal surgery 27 1992
5,346,493 Top-entry rod retainer 174 1993
6,547,790 Orthopaedic rod/plate locking mechanisms and surgical methods 166 2001
6,511,484 Tool and system for aligning and applying fastener to implanted anchor 49 2001
6,869,433 Polyaxial screw with improved locking 154 2002
2004/0087,952 Universal polyaxial washer assemblies 20 2002
6,843,791 Locking cap assembly for spinal fixation instrumentation 152 2003
7,087,057 Polyaxial bone screw 129 2003
 
EBI, LLC (10)
5,496,321 Rod anchor seat having a sliding interlocking rod connector 232 1994
5,697,929 Self-limiting set screw for use with spinal implant systems 218 1995
6,689,134 Longitudinal plate assembly having an adjustable length 74 2002
6,733,502 Variable locking spinal screw having a knurled collar 85 2002
2004/0006,342 Posterior polyaxial plate system for the spine 75 2003
7,163,538 Posterior rod system 59 2003
2003/0208,204 Anterior cervical plating system 97 2003
7,294,129 Spinal fixation device and associated method 109 2005
2007/0118,117 Bone fixation assembly 29 2005
2008/0108,992 Multi-axial bone fixation apparatus 19 2006
 
K2M, INC. (10)
2002/0111,626 POLYAXIAL PEDICLE SCREW HAVING A ROTATING LOCKING ELEMENT 64 2001
6,451,021 Polyaxial pedicle screw having a rotating locking element 192 2001
7,094,242 Polyaxial drill guide 31 2001
6,840,940 Polyaxial pedicle screw having a rotating locking element 133 2002
6,827,719 Polyaxial pedicle screw having a rotating locking element 71 2002
2007/0088,359 Universal dynamic spine stabilization device and method of use 95 2006
2006/0276,792 Low profile pedicle screw and rod assembly 54 2006
2007/0093,817 Spinal fixation system having locking and unlocking devices for use with a multi-planar, taper lock screw 52 2006
2008/0027,432 Multi-planar, taper lock screw 23 2006
2010/0036,425 ANTI-TORSION SPINE FIXATION DEVICE 11 2009
 
GLOBUS MEDICAL, INC. (9)
6,986,771 Spine stabilization system 202 2003
6,989,011 Spine stabilization system 146 2004
2006/0004,357 Polyaxial screw 91 2004
2006/0041,259 Spine stabilization system 70 2005
2006/0247,630 Percutaneous vertebral stabilization system 56 2005
7,559,942 Spine stabilization system 22 2005
2006/0129,149 Polyaxial screw 112 2005
2009/0005,817 Flexible Spine Stabilization System 47 2008
2009/0299,411 System and Method for Replacement of Spinal Motion Segment 11 2008
 
STRYKER TRAUMA GMBH (9)
5,330,472 Device for applying a tensional force between vertebrae of the human vertebral column 56 1991
5,468,241 Support device for the human vertebral column 61 1994
5,476,464 Device for setting a spine 144 1994
5,683,390 Correcting a spinal column 96 1995
6,001,098 Connecting element for spinal stabilizing system 116 1997
6,090,110 Apparatus for bracing vertebrae 112 1997
6,074,391 Receiving part for a retaining component of a vertebral column implant 211 1998
6,183,472 Pedicle screw and an assembly aid therefor 168 1999
7,128,743 Apparatus for bracing vertebrae 65 2003
 
EXACTECH, INC. (8)
2008/0097,441 Systems and methods for posterior dynamic stabilization of the spine 61 2006
2007/0100,341 SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR STABILIZATION OF BONE STRUCTURES 77 2006
2007/0167,949 Screw systems and methods for use in stabilization of bone structures 41 2007
2008/0183,215 Multi-level minimally invasive spinal stabilization system 51 2008
2008/0262,554 Dyanamic rod 48 2008
2009/0030,465 Dynamic rod 25 2008
2009/0228,045 Dynamic rod 26 2009
2010/0036,423 Dynamic rod 21 2009
 
HOWMEDICA OSTEONICS CORP. (8)
5,102,412 System for instrumentation of the spine in the treatment of spinal deformities 208 1990
5,569,247 Enhanced variable angle bone bolt 142 1995
5,591,166 Multi angle bone bolt 244 1995
6,090,111 Device for securing spinal rods 278 1998
6,565,565 Device for securing spinal rods 255 2000
6,706,045 Clamping connector for spinal fixation systems 113 2002
2005/0288,671 Methods for securing spinal rods 90 2005
2006/0247,636 Methods for securing spinal rods 80 2006
 
LIFE SPINE, INC. (8)
2005/0277,923 Spinal fixation system 40 2004
2005/0187,548 Pedicle screw constructs for spine fixation systems 136 2005
2005/0277,931 Spinal fixation system 21 2005
2007/0055,239 SPINAL FIXATION SYSTEM 27 2006
2007/0118,122 Dynamic spinal stabilization device and systems 99 2006
2008/0021,473 PEDICLE SCREW CONSTRUCTS FOR SPINE FIXATION SYSTETMS 21 2007
2009/0054,932 Resilient Spinal Rod System With Controllable Angulation 16 2008
2010/0063,544 Spinal Rod 11 2009
 
SPARTEK MEDICAL, INC. (8)
2008/0306,539 DYNAMIC STABILIZATION AND MOTION PRESERVATION SPINAL IMPLANTATION SYSTEM AND METHOD WITH A DEFLECTION ROD 18 2007
2008/0306,543 SUPER-ELASTIC DEFLECTION ROD FOR A DYNAMIC STABILIZATION AND MOTION PRESERVATION SPINAL IMPLANTATION SYSTEM AND METHOD 13 2007
2008/0306,528 DEFLECTION ROD SYSTEM FOR SPINE IMPLANT WITH END CONNECTORS AND METHOD 23 2008
2008/0306,533 DEFLECTION ROD SYSTEM FOR USE WITH A VERTEBRAL FUSION IMPLANT FOR DYNAMIC STABILIZATION AND MOTION PRESERVATION SPINAL IMPLANTATION SYSTEM AND METHOD 18 2008
2008/0306,540 SPINE IMPLANT WITH A DEFELCTION ROD SYSTEM ANCHORED TO A BONE ANCHOR AND METHOD 13 2008
2008/0306,545 DEFLECTION ROD SYSTEM FOR A DYNAMIC STABILIZATION AND MOTION PRESERVATION SPINAL IMPLANTATION SYSTEM AND METHOD 13 2008
2010/0030,271 MODULAR IN-LINE DEFLECTION ROD AND BONE ANCHOR SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DYNAMIC STABILIZATION OF THE SPINE 12 2009
2010/0036,422 LOAD-SHARING COMPONENT HAVING A DEFLECTABLE POST AND CENTERING SPRING AND METHOD FOR DYNAMIC STABILIZATION OF THE SPINE 12 2009
 
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE LELAND STANFORD JUNIOR UNIVERSITY (8)
2006/0084,982 Systems and methods for posterior dynamic stabilization of the spine 133 2004
2006/0084,983 Systems and methods for posterior dynamic stabilization of the spine 214 2004
2006/0084,984 Systems and methods for posterior dynamic stabilization of the spine 132 2004
2006/0084,985 Systems and methods for posterior dynamic stabilization of the spine 218 2004
2006/0084,987 Systems and methods for posterior dynamic stabilization of the spine 232 2005
2006/0085,069 Systems and methods for posterior dynamic stabilization of the spine 216 2005
2006/0084,988 Systems and methods for posterior dynamic stabilization of the spine 224 2005
2007/0161,991 Systems and methods for posterior dynamic stabilization of the spine 52 2005
 
AESCULAP AG (7)
6,086,588 Osteosynthesis system for vertebra arthrodesis 139 1999
6,299,616 Endoscopic insertion apparatus 47 1999
6,599,294 Surgical instrument for introducing intervertebral implants 83 2001
6,755,835 Bone screw 135 2002
2006/0004,359 Orthopedic fixation device 50 2005
2006/0004,360 Orthopedic fixation device 52 2005
2005/0273,101 Bone screw and osteosynthesis device 56 2005
 
ALTUS PARTNERS, LLC (7)
2006/0025,767 Orthopedic rod system 66 2003
2006/0212,033 Vertebral stabilization using flexible rods 67 2005
2006/0229,612 Methods and apparatus for vertebral stabilization using sleeved springs 49 2006
7,556,639 Methods and apparatus for vertebral stabilization using sleeved springs 23 2006
2006/0235,389 Spinal stabilization using bone anchor and anchor seat with tangential locking feature 108 2006
2006/0217,719 Method and apparatus for bone stabilization 29 2006
2006/0282,080 Vertebral facet stabilizer 46 2006
 
KYPHON SARL (7)
2005/0234,451 Pedicle screw assembly 106 2004
2005/0234,452 Subcutaneous support 62 2004
2005/0234,456 Plate system for minimally invasive support of the spine 43 2004
2006/0247,632 Inter-cervical facet implant with surface enhancements 64 2005
2006/0247,633 Inter-cervical facet implant with surface enhancements 56 2005
2008/0132,952 PERCUTANEOUS SPINAL IMPLANTS AND METHODS 14 2007
2008/0221,692 INTERSPINOUS PROCESS IMPLANTS AND METHODS OF USE 26 2007
 
X-SPINE SYSTEMS, INC. (7)
2007/0043,357 Capless multiaxial screw and spinal fixation assembly and method 46 2005
2006/0155,278 Pedicle screw systems and methods of assembling/installing the same 95 2005
2007/0123,862 Bone fixation system and method for using the same 45 2006
2007/0093,827 Pedicle screw system with provisional locking aspects 47 2006
2007/0123,867 CAPLESS MULTIAXIAL SCREW AND SPINAL FIXATION ASSEMBLY AND METHOD 48 2006
2008/0071,277 Pedicle Screw Systems and Methods of Assembling/Installing the Same 36 2007
2008/0097,457 Pedicle screw systems and methods of assembling/installing the same 32 2007
 
ZIMMER GMBH (7)
5,084,048 Implant for vertebrae with spinal stabilizer 86 1990
6,616,667 Surgical instrument for tensioning a cable-like tensioning element 24 2000
6,595,993 Connection of a bone screw to a bone plate 131 2001
2002/0035,366 Pedicle screw for intervertebral support elements 111 2001
2007/0123,864 PEDICLE SCREW FOR INTERVERTEBRAL SUPPORT ELEMENTS 26 2006
7,611,518 Pedicle screw for intervertebral support elements 26 2006
2009/0082,815 SPINAL STABILIZATION SYSTEM WITH TRANSITION MEMBER 25 2007
 
AESCULAP II, INC. (6)
6,010,503 Locking mechanism 250 1998
6,355,040 Locking mechanism 160 2000
2003/0199,873 Screw and rod fixation assembly and device 74 2002
6,740,086 Screw and rod fixation assembly and device 158 2002
2004/0162,560 Implant device including threaded locking mechanism 101 2003
2006/0149,241 Screw and rod fixation assembly and device 39 2005
 
APPLIED SPINE TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (6)
2005/0171,543 Spine stabilization systems and associated devices, assemblies and methods 155 2004
2005/0182,401 Systems and methods for spine stabilization including a dynamic junction 156 2004
2007/0093,813 Dynamic spinal stabilizer 24 2005
2007/0093,814 Dynamic spinal stabilization systems 92 2005
2007/0093,815 Dynamic spinal stabilizer 16 2005
2006/0229,613 Sheath assembly for spinal stabilization device 87 2006
 
CUSTOM SPINE, INC. (6)
2005/0192,571 Polyaxial pedicle screw assembly 95 2005
7,163,539 Biased angle polyaxial pedicle screw assembly 32 2005
2007/0093,831 BIASED ANGLE POLYAXIAL PEDICLE SCREW ASSEMBLY 47 2006
2009/0069,849 DYNAMIC SCREW SYSTEM 26 2007
2009/0149,885 SPINAL FLEXION AND EXTENSION MOTION DAMPER 14 2007
2009/0275,981 Artificial Ligament Assembly 11 2008
 
FLEXUSPINE, INC. (6)
2005/0283,244 Method of insertion of an expandable intervertebral implant 91 2005
2006/0241,769 Artificial functional spinal implant unit system and method for use 57 2006
2006/0241,771 Artificial functional spinal unit system and method for use 55 2006
2006/0247,635 Dynamic posterior stabilization systems and methods of use 48 2006
2006/0247,779 Artificial functional spinal unit system and method for use 50 2006
2007/0213,720 Dynamic interbody device 38 2006
 
SPINE WAVE, INC. (6)
2005/0143,737 Dynamic spinal stabilization system 165 2003
2005/0143,823 Dynamic spinal stabilization system 104 2003
2006/0293,663 Dynamic stabilization system for the spine 117 2006
2008/0119,858 Multi-Axial Spinal Fixation System 22 2007
2008/0161,854 Dynamic Stabilization Devices and Methods 22 2007
2009/0254,123 Dynamic Spinal Stabilization System 12 2009
 
SYNTHES (U.S.A.) (6)
4,484,570 Device comprising an implant and screws for fastening said implant to a bone, and a device for connecting two separated pieces of bone 411 1981
4,887,596 Open backed pedicle screw 197 1988
6,699,249 Bone fixation device with a rotation joint 68 2001
2005/0080,415 Polyaxial bone anchor and method of spinal fixation 126 2003
2006/0025,768 Top loading spinal fixation device and instruments for loading and handling the same 72 2004
2005/0251,141 Apparatus for connecting a bone fastener to a longitudinal rod 49 2005
 
ALPHATEC SPINE, INC. (5)
5,611,800 Spinal fixation system 217 1994
5,549,607 Apparatus for spinal fixation system 163 1995
6,626,907 Anterior cervical plate and fixation system 107 2001
2004/0236,330 Variable angle spinal screw assembly 127 2004
2007/0270,813 Pedicle screw assembly 32 2006
 
ALPINESPINE, LLC (5)
2006/0161,152 Bone fixation systems and methods of assembling and/or installing the same 55 2005
2006/0173,456 Polyaxial pedicle screw assembly 91 2006
2006/0241,600 Percutaneous pedicle screw assembly 112 2006
2008/0071,273 Dynamic Pedicle Screw System 89 2007
2008/0071,274 Percutaneous Screw Assembly and Placement Method 24 2007
 
BIEDERMANN MOTECH GMBH & CO. KG (5)
2004/0147,929 Tubular element for an implant for use in spine or bone surgery and implant having such an element 69 2003
2005/0171,542 Anchoring element 24 2004
2006/0184,171 Flexible element for use in a stabilization device for bones or vertebrae 42 2005
2007/0055,238 Screw 28 2006
2007/0233,086 Bone anchoring assembly 22 2006
 
N SPINE, INC. (5)
7,137,985 Marking and guidance method and system for flexible fixation of a spine 87 2003
2005/0124,991 Method and apparatus for flexible fixation of a spine 140 2004
2005/0203,514 Adjustable spinal stabilization system 104 2004
2007/0233,080 POLY-AXIAL BONE SCREW MATING SEAT 26 2006
2008/0234,746 Spinal stabilization device 16 2007
 
PIONEER SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC. (5)
5,662,653 Surgical rod-to-bone attachment 65 1996
7,141,051 Low profile spinal fixation system 59 2003
2007/0055,235 Low profile spinal fixation system 33 2004
2007/0225,711 Low top bone fixation system and method for using the same 27 2007
2008/0045,955 Spinal Rod Anchor Device and Method 24 2007
 
YALE UNIVERSITY (5)
7,029,475 Spinal stabilization method 185 2004
7,476,238 Dynamic spine stabilizer 71 2005
2005/0245,930 Dynamic spine stabilizer 75 2005
2005/0288,670 Dynamic stabilization device including overhanging stabilizing member 150 2005
2009/0125,063 Dynamic Spine Stabilizer 13 2009
 
ZIMMER SPINE S.A.S. (5)
7,641,673 Flexible linking piece for stabilising the spine 27 2001
2004/0049,189 Flexible linking piece for stabilising the spine 171 2003
2007/0083,199 Spinal implant 25 2004
2005/0273,099 Plate fixing system 50 2005
2009/0270,920 System for Stabilizing at Least a Portion of the Spine 11 2009
 
K SPINE, INC. (4)
2006/0036,246 Device and method for correcting a spinal deformity 60 2005
2006/0036,256 Spine stabilization device and method 48 2005
2006/0036,324 Adjustable spinal implant device and method 147 2005
2006/0058,790 Spinous process reinforcement device and method 103 2005
 
K2M, LLC (4)
5,725,528 Modular polyaxial locking pedicle screw 192 1997
5,733,286 Rod securing polyaxial locking screw and coupling element assembly 229 1997
5,752,957 Polyaxial mechanism for use with orthopaedic implant devices 175 1997
5,800,435 Modular spinal plate for use with modular polyaxial locking pedicle screws 229 1997
 
MEDICAL DEVICE ADVISORY DEVELOPMENT GROUP, LLC. (4)
2002/0173,789 SPINAL FIXATION APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR USE 58 2001
6,770,075 Spinal fixation apparatus with enhanced axial support and methods for use 86 2002
7,314,467 Multi selective axis spinal fixation system 23 2003
2006/0064,092 Selective axis serrated rod low profile spinal fixation system 27 2005
 
STRYKER CORPORATION (4)
5,129,388 Device for supporting the spinal column 271 1990
5,176,680 Device for the adjustable fixing of spinal osteosynthesis rods 333 1991
5,261,907 Interconnecting device able to lock spinal osteosynthesis fasteners 128 1992
5,741,254 Implant for an ostheosynthesis device, in particular for the spine 114 1995
 
STRYKER FRANCE S.A. (4)
6,022,350 Bone fixing device, in particular for fixing to the sacrum during osteosynthesis of the backbone 270 1997
5,938,663 Spinal instruments, particularly for a rod 174 1997
6,267,764 Osteosynthesis system with elastic deformation for spinal column 186 1999
6,488,681 Pedicle screw assembly 194 2001
 
CHOICE SPINE, LP (3)
5,630,817 Rod attachment device for rachidian orthopaedy 94 1995
5,879,351 Spinal osteosynthesis device adaptable to differences of alignment, angulation and depth of penetration of pedicle screws 69 1998
2004/0097,933 Vertebral anchoring device and its blocking device on a polyaxial screw 125 2003
 
CROSS MEDICAL PRODUCTS, LLC (3)
5,360,431 Transpedicular screw system and method of use 374 1992
5,466,237 Variable locking stabilizer anchor seat and screw 331 1993
5,474,555 Spinal implant system 410 1994
 
FACET SOLUTIONS, INC. (3)
2006/0079,895 Methods and devices for improved bonding of devices to bone 57 2005
2005/0283,238 Facet arthroplasty devices and methods 74 2005
2007/0093,833 Crossbar spinal prosthesis having a modular design and related implantation methods 27 2006
 
GMEDELAWARE 2 LLC (3)
2006/0200,149 Polyaxial orhtopedic fastening apparatus 36 2005
2006/0212,034 Polyaxial orhtopedic fastening apparatus with independent locking modes 32 2005
2009/0024,169 SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MULTIPLE LEVEL FACET JOINT ARTHROPLASTY AND FUSION 21 2008
 
INTELLIGENT IMPLANT SYSTEMS, LLC (3)
5,863,293 Spinal implant fixation assembly 252 1996
5,964,760 Spinal implant fixation assembly 264 1997
6,132,432 Spinal implant fixation assembly 153 1999
 
LANX, LLC (3)
6,981,973 Low profile vertebral alignment and fixation assembly 48 2003
2006/0036,242 Screw and rod fixation system 95 2004
2007/0161,997 DYNAMIC SPINAL STABILIZATION 65 2006
 
N-SPINE (3)
2005/0149,020 Method and apparatus for flexible fixation of a spine 72 2004
2005/0177,157 Method and apparatus for flexible fixation of a spine 171 2005
2006/0195,093 Method and apparatus for flexible fixation of a spine 102 2005
 
NUVASIVE, INC. (3)
6,802,844 Spinal alignment apparatus and methods 179 2002
2005/0288,672 Devices to prevent spinal extension 168 2005
2008/0065,077 Spinal alignment system and related methods 21 2007
 
SCIENT'X (3)
6,241,730 Intervertebral link device capable of axial and angular displacement 198 1998
7,081,116 Implant for osteosynthesis device in particular of the backbone 39 2000
7,306,604 Clamping nut for an osteosynthesis device 19 2003
 
SHOWA IKA KOHGYO CO., LTD. (3)
6,790,208 Rod gripper 33 2001
2003/0109,880 Bone connector 142 2002
6,958,065 Rod for cervical vertebra and connecting system thereof 49 2003
 
SOCIETY DE FABRICATION DE MATERIEL ORTHOPEDIQUE, S.A. (3)
5,067,955 Vertebral implant for osteosynthesis device 212 1990
5,154,719 Implant for a device for osteosynthesis, in particular of the spine 100 1991
6,102,912 Vertebral rod of constant section for spinal osteosynthesis instrumentations 80 1998
 
SOFAMOR S.N.C. (3)
5,385,583 Implant for an osteosynthesis device, particular for the spine 177 1993
5,507,745 Occipito-cervical osteosynthesis instrumentation 115 1994
6,099,528 Vertebral rod for spinal osteosynthesis instrumentation and osteosynthesis instrumentation, including said rod 123 1998
 
SPINECORE, INC. (3)
6,478,801 Insertion tool for use with tapered trial intervertebral distraction spacers 109 2001
6,896,676 Instrumentation and methods for use in implanting a cervical disc replacement device 54 2003
2006/0052,780 Wedge plate inserter/impactor and related methods for use in implanting an artificial intervertebral disc 23 2004
 
SPINEFRONTIER LLS (3)
7,282,064 Apparatus and method for connecting spinal vertebrae 88 2003
2007/0073,294 SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IMPLANTING SPINAL STABILIZATION DEVICES 16 2006
2007/0250,061 SPINE FIXATION METHOD AND APPARATUS 85 2007
 
THE CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION (3)
6,551,320 Method and apparatus for correcting spinal deformity 115 2001
6,953,462 Apparatus for implantation into bone 46 2003
2006/0009,769 Apparatus for implantation into bone 41 2005
 
WHITE, PATRICK (3)
2006/0264,935 Orthopedic stabilization device 101 2005
2006/0264,937 Mobile spine stabilization device 124 2005
2009/0131,981 Mobile spine stabilization device 19 2006
 
ZIMMER TECHNOLOGY, INC. (3)
5,020,519 Sagittal approximator 142 1990
5,476,462 Spinal implant system 94 1993
5,484,440 Bone screw and screwdriver 105 1994
 
ABBOTT SPINE INC. (2)
2003/0171,749 Semirigid linking piece for stabilizing the spine 202 2003
2004/0147,928 Spinal stabilization system using flexible members 222 2003
 
ABDOU, SAMY, DR. (2)
2006/0229,615 Devices and methods for dynamic fixation of skeletal structure 112 2006
2007/0167,948 DEVICES AND METHODS FOR INTER-VERTEBRAL ORTHOPEDIC DEVICE PLACEMENT 23 2006
 
AESCULAP AG & CO. KG (2)
2006/0195,098 Implant system and fastening element for an implant system 22 2006
2008/0091,214 Self-contouring spinal rod 14 2007
 
ALBANY MEDICAL COLLEGE (2)
2006/0036,259 Spine treatment devices and methods 75 2005
2006/0036,323 Facet device and method 76 2005
 
ANULEX TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (2)
2005/0049,708 Devices and methods for the treatment of spinal disorders 218 2004
2009/0112,267 DEVICES AND METHODS FOR THE TREATMENT OF SPINAL DISORDERS 14 2007
 
BLACKSTONE MEDICAL, INC. (2)
2006/0058,788 Multi-axial connection system 112 2004
2006/0235,392 Multi-axial connection system 105 2006
 
CORPORATE VENTURE SERVICES INC. (2)
2007/0073,290 Insertion of artificial/prosthetic facet joints with ballotable/compressible joint space component 26 2005
2009/0270,917 DEVICE AND METHOD FOR IMPLANTATION THAT RESTORES PHYSIOLOGIC RANGE OF MOTION BY ESTABLISHING AN ADJUSTABLE CONSTRAINED MOTION OF THE SPINE WITHOUT INTRUSION OF ASSOCIATED FACET JOINTS 16 2009
 
DFINE, INC. (2)
2008/0021,465 SPINE TREATMENT DEVICES AND METHODS 28 2007
2008/0021,466 SPINE TREATMENT DEVICES AND METHODS 35 2007
 
FASTENETIX, LLC (2)
RE37665 Polyaxial pedicle screw having a threaded and tapered compression locking mechanism 145 2001
RE39089 Polyaxial pedicle screw having a threaded and tapered compression locking mechanism 52 2001
 
HOLT DEVELOPMENT L.L.C. (2)
2007/0233,064 Apparatus and method for flexible spinal fixation 24 2006
2008/0269,804 Apparatus and method for flexible spinal fixation 14 2008
 
HYDRIL COMPANY LP (2)
4,373,754 Threaded connector 65 1981
4,703,954 Threaded pipe connection having wedge threads 62 1985
 
INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE (2)
6,136,002 Anterior spinal fixation system 84 1999
2009/0112,266 SPINAL DYNAMIC STABILIZATION DEVICE 13 2008
 
INTEGRA LIFESCIENCES CORPORATION (2)
2005/0251,137 Apparatuses, systems and methods for bone fixation 50 2004
2006/0264,936 Systems and methods for bone fixation 22 2005
 
LDR MEDICAL (2)
2006/0282,074 Osseous anchorig implant with a polyazial head and method for installing the implant 39 2004
2005/0107,788 Implant for osseous anchoring with polyaxial head 123 2004
 
MI4SPINE, LLC (2)
2008/0287,994 Pedicle Screw and Rod System 20 2008
2009/0259,258 VERTEBRAL DISC TENSIONING DEVICE 11 2009
 
NAS MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (2)
7,294,128 Bone fixation apparatus 58 2003
2008/0058,811 BONE FIXATION APPARATUS 18 2007
 
ORTHOPAEDIC INTERNATIONAL, INC. (2)
2005/0288,673 LOW PROFILE ANTERIOR THORACIC AND THORACOLUMBAR PLATE 41 2004
7,306,606 Multi-axial bone screw mechanism 99 2004
 
PARADIGM SPINE, LLC (2)
2007/0161,994 Hinged Polyaxial Screw and methods of use 95 2006
2007/0161,995 Polyaxial Screw 24 2006
 
RACHIOTEK LLC (2)
7,615,068 Mounting mechanisms for pedicle screws and related assemblies 61 2004
2007/0043,356 Dynamic spine stabilization device with travel-limiting functionality 88 2005
 
SCHAFER, BERND (2)
6,485,492 Osteosynthesis device 57 2001
6,540,749 Bone screw 150 2002
 
SOCIETE PSI (2)
5,375,823 Application of an improved damper to an intervertebral stabilization device 254 1993
5,540,688 Intervertebral stabilization device incorporating dampers 354 1994
 
SOFAMOR DANEK GROUP, INC. (2)
5,005,562 Implant for spinal osteosynthesis device, in particular in traumatology 353 1989
5,487,742 Transverse fixation device for a spinal osteosynthesis system 168 1993
 
SPECIALIST PROPERTIES, LLC (2)
6,656,181 Method and device utilizing tapered screw shanks for spinal stabilization 126 2001
6,682,530 Dynamized vertebral stabilizer using an outrigger implant 39 2003
 
SPINADYNE, INC. (2)
2008/0015,586 Pedicle screw system 20 2007
2008/0228,227 DYNAMIC CONNECTOR FOR SPINAL DEVICE 19 2008
 
SPINAL LLC (2)
7,335,201 Polyaxial bone screw with torqueless fastening 94 2003
7,090,674 Bone fixation system with low profile fastener 57 2003
 
SPINEFRONTIER INC (2)
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4,877,020 Apparatus for bone graft 299 1988
4,946,458 Pedicle screw 434 1989
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 529 1990
5,147,363 Screw for use in osteosynthesis 75 1990
5,176,678 Orthopaedic device with angularly adjustable anchor attachments to the vertebrae 157 1991
5,306,275 Lumbar spine fixation apparatus and method 356 1992
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5,354,292 Surgical mesh introduce with bone screw applicator for the repair of an inguinal hernia 104 1993
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5,716,356 Anchoring member and adjustment tool therefor 200 1996
5,676,703 Spinal stabilization implant system 191 1996
5,810,816 Device for stabilizing orthopedic anchors 57 1996
6,019,759 Multi-Directional fasteners or attachment devices for spinal implant elements 118 1996
5,782,833 Pedicle screw system for osteosynthesis 240 1996
5,873,878 Anchoring member 80 1997
5,944,465 Low tolerance threaded fastener 39 1997
5,961,517 Anchoring member and adjustment tool therefor 144 1997
6,224,596 Set screw for use with osteosynthesis apparatus 92 1998
6,110,172 Closure system for open ended osteosynthesis apparatus 84 1998
6,059,786 Set screw for medical implants 76 1998
6,102,913 Removeable set screw for medical implant 56 1998
6,224,598 Bone screw threaded plug closure with central set screw 80 2000
6,251,112 Thin profile closure cap for open ended medical implant 73 2000
6,315,564 Bone implant 40 2000
6,485,494 Pedicle screw system for osteosynthesis 90 2000
6,565,567 Pedicle screw for osteosynthesis 176 2000
6,368,321 Lockable swivel head bone screw 111 2000
6,440,137 Medical fastener cap system 96 2001
6,736,816 Polyaxial connection device and method 68 2001
6,635,059 Cannulated locking screw system especially for transiliac implant 67 2001
6,652,526 Spinal stabilization rod fastener 134 2001
6,964,665 Vertebral alignment system 64 2001
6,932,820 Uni-directional dynamic spinal fixation device 43 2002
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6,648,887 Variable angle spinal implant connection assembly 70 2002
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2005/0096,652 Integral flexible spine stabilization device and method 99 2003
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2005/0131,413 Bone plate with interference fit screw 76 2004
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2007/0260,243 Bone Correction Device 9 2004
2006/0009,770 Bone plate and bone screw system 45 2004
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2005/0277,934 Rod delivery device and method 66 2005
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2005/0288,669 Occipito fixation system and method of use 70 2005
2005/0267,474 Bone fixation assembly and method of securement 47 2005
2005/0267,477 Removable medical implant closure 15 2005
2006/0009,846 Flexible systems for spinal stabilization and fixation 29 2005
2006/0009,768 Dynamic fixation device and method of use 81 2005
2006/0015,104 Bone fixation assembly and method of securement 48 2005
2006/0089,644 Spinal stabilizing system 92 2005
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2006/0111,714 Instruments and methods for stabilization of bony structures 50 2006
2006/0111,715 Dynamic stabilization assemblies, tool set and method 121 2006
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2006/0229,614 Instruments and methods for stabilization of bony structures 69 2006
2006/0241,599 Polyaxial Bone Screw 85 2006
2007/0016,193 DYNAMIC FIXATION DEVICE AND METHOD OF USE 60 2006
2007/0016,194 ARTICULATING SPINAL FIXATION ROD AND SYSTEM 78 2006
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2007/0093,819 Bone screw apparatus, system and method 23 2006
2007/0055,244 Dynamic fixation assemblies with inner core and outer coil-like member 59 2006
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7,695,498 Connection rod for screw or hook polyaxial system and method of use 15 2007
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2008/0125,787 Dynamic rod 13 2007
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2008/0177,317 Dynamic stabilization connecting member with cord connection 32 2008
2008/0183,216 Dynamic stabilization member with molded connection 32 2008
2008/0140,076 Dynamic stabilization connecting member with slitted segment and surrounding external elastomer 45 2008
2008/0221,620 Flexible spine components 24 2008
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2008/0183,223 Hybrid jointed bone screw system 18 2008
2008/0228,229 PEDICLE SCREW FOR INTERVERTEBRAL SUPPORT ELEMENTS 18 2008
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2008/0243,188 PEDICLE SCREW FOR INTERVERTEBRAL SUPPORT ELEMENTS 14 2008
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2009/0105,760 SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SPINAL STABILIZATION 16 2008
2010/0063,551 POLYAXIAL SCREW ASSEMBLY 14 2008
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2009/0240,286 Flexible Element and Integrated Claim for Spine Stabilization System 11 2009
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