Injection of fibrin sealant including an anesthetic in spinal applications

US7597687B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Spinal Restoration, Inc. · US

Inventors

• Kevin Pauza · Tyler, US
• Brian D. Burkinshaw · Pflugerville, US
• Steven I. Whitlock · Austin, US
• Mark I. Richards · Leander, US
• James B. Rogan · Austin, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Aug 17, 2005
• Grant date: Oct 6, 2009
• Expiry date: May 22, 2026

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61L2430/38
• WIPO field: Pharmaceuticals
• WIPO sector: Chemistry

Abstract

A method of treating a disc that is leaking nucleus pulposus through at least one defect in the annulus fibrosus. The method includes injecting a fibrin sealant into the disc to reduce at least a portion of the at least one defect, wherein the fibrin sealant injected into the disc comprises an anesthetic, fibrinogen and an activating compound, wherein at least a portion of the fibrin forms after injection, with the proviso that a corticosteroid is absent from the fibrin sealant injected into the disc.