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Shield for spinal defect

US12186199B2 · kind B2 · utility

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20Claims

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Assignee

Spinal Simplicity, LLC · US

Inventors

Thomas P. Hedman · Georgetown, US
Adam Rogers · Overland Park, US

Key dates

Filing date	Nov 7, 2023
Grant date	Jan 7, 2025
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Nov 7, 2043

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61F2310/00389
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An intradiscal shield and an exterior shield configured to prevent re-herniation and to provide structural integrity to a spinal defect within or on a spinal disc. An insertion instrument to insert the intradiscal shield within the spinal defect and attach the intradiscal shield or exterior shield to the spinal disc. The insertion instrument having a distal tip for spraying a protein crosslinking reagent within the spinal defect. The exterior shield configured for attaching to the exterior wall of the spinal disc and blocking an exterior opening of the spinal defect.

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