Minimally invasive system for manipulating intervertebral disc tissue
US7144397B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 19, 2003 |
| Grant date | Dec 5, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 14, 2024 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2310/00976
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention relates generally to intervertebral disc devices and methods and instrumentation for intervertebral disc procedures. An intervertebral disc repair and diagnostic device that is minimally invasive, actively guided, and provides direct and consistent access to the inner surface of the posterior anulus, which will not unintentionally exit the posterior anulus and cause harm to the spinal cord, is provided.
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