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Vertebral pseudo arthrosis device and method
Assignee: Zimmer Spine Inc
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Filing: 2001-12-28
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Granted: 2004-05-18
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Expires: 2021-12-28
Abstract
Abstract A pseudo arthrosis device disposed in a patient between two adjacent vertebrae. The device has an enclosure with a plurality of compressible flexible members packed longitudinally therein. The enclosure is attached to at least one of the adjacent vertebrae. A method of use is disclosed.
Inventors
- 👤 Reginald J. Davis
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 12:59
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F2/00; A61F2/02; A61F2/30; A61F2/44; A61F2/442; A61F2002/30001; A61F2002/30003; A61F2002/3006; A61F2002/30062; A61F2002/30316; A61F2002/30535; A61F2002/30563; A61F2002/30576; A61F2002/30578; A61F2002/30604; A61F2210/00; A61F2210/0004
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 22
Claim 1
Independent Claim
40 words
A pseudo arthrosis device, comprising: an enclosure formed from a flexible permeable material; and a plurality of compressible flexible elongated hollow tubes packed longitudinally within the enclosure, wherein one or more of the tubes comprise a plurality of spaced-apart perforations.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
40 words
A pseudo arthrosis device, comprising: an enclosure formed from a flexible permeable material; and a plurality of compressible flexible elongated hollow tubes packed longitudinally within the enclosure, wherein one or more of the tubes comprise a plurality of spaced-apart perforations.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
38 words
The device of claim 1 , wherein the device is configured to be disposed in an intervertebral space between adjacent vertebrae in a patient to allow for movement of the adjacent vertebrae relative to each other during use.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
The device of claim 1 , wherein the compressible flexible elongated hollow tubes are configured to allow body fiber ingrowth from a patient.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
12 words
The device of claim 1 , wherein the enclosure comprises a sleeve.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
26 words
The device of claim 1 , wherein the enclosure includes a top and a bottom to retain the compressible flexible elongated hollow tubes within the enclosure.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
47 words
The device of claim 1 , wherein an outer diameter of the compressible flexible elongated hollow tubes ranges from about 0.5 mm to about 3.0 mm and wherein an inner diameter of the compressible flexible elongated hollow tubes ranges from about 0.25 mm to about 2.0 mm.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
29 words
The device of claim 1 , further comprising a member coupled to the enclosure, wherein the member is configured to allow the device to be coupled to a vertebra.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
60 words
The device of claim 1 , further comprising one or more tabs coupled to the enclosure, wherein at least one of the tabs is configured to allow the device to be coupled to a vertebra, and wherein at least one of the tabs comprises an opening configured to allow a connector inserted through the opening to couple to the vertebra.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
12 words
The device of claim 1 , wherein the enclosure comprises biocompatible material.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
16 words
The device of claim 1 , wherein the compressible flexible hollow elongated tubes comprise biocompatible material.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
81 words
A pseudo arthrosis device, comprising: an enclosure formed from a flexible permeable material; a plurality of compressible flexible elongated hollow tubes packed longitudinally within the enclosure, wherein one or more of the tubes comprise a plurality of spaced-apart perforations; and a pliable retaining means disposed transversely within the enclosure, the pliable retaining means having a plurality of spaced-apart holes formed therein, and wherein at least one of the hole is configured to hold one of the compressible flexible elongated hollow tubes.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
81 words
A pseudo arthrosis device, comprising: an enclosure formed from a flexible permeable material; a plurality of compressible flexible elongated hollow tubes packed longitudinally within the enclosure, wherein one or more of the tubes comprise a plurality of spaced-apart perforations; and a pliable retaining means disposed transversely within the enclosure, the pliable retaining means having a plurality of spaced-apart holes formed therein, and wherein at least one of the hole is configured to hold one of the compressible flexible elongated hollow tubes.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
38 words
The device of claim 11 , wherein the device is configured to be disposed in an intervertebral space between adjacent vertebrae in a patient to allow for movement of the adjacent vertebrae relative to each other during use.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
23 words
The device of claim 11 , wherein the compressible flexible elongated hollow tubes are configured to allow body fiber ingrowth from a patient.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
12 words
The device of claim 11 , wherein the enclosure comprises a sleeve.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
26 words
The device of claim 11 , wherein the enclosure includes a top and a bottom to retain the compressible flexible elongate hollow tubes within the enclosure.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
47 words
The device of claim 11 , wherein an outer diameter of the compressible flexible elongated hollow tubes ranges from about 0.5 mm to about 3.0 mm and wherein an inner diameter of the compressible flexible elongated hollow tubes ranges from about 0.25 mm to about 2.0 mm.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
29 words
The device of claim 11 , further comprising a member coupled to the enclosure, herein the member is configured to allow the device to be coupled to a vertebra.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
60 words
The device of claim 11 , further comprising one or more tabs coupled to the enclosure, wherein at least one of the tabs is configured to allow the device to be coupled to a vertebra, and wherein at least one of the tabs comprises an opening configured to allow a collector inserted through the opening to couple to the vertebra.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
12 words
The device of claim 11 , wherein the enclosure comprises biocompatible material.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
16 words
The device of claim 11 , wherein the compressible flexible hollow elongated tubes comprise biocompatible material.
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