System and method for protecting neurovascular structures
US7744612B2 · kind B2 · utility
62Cited by
16References
7Claims
0Family size
Assignee
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 10, 2005 |
| Grant date | Jun 29, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 30, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2/06
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Devices and methods for protecting the neurovascular structures about the vertebral column are provided. One embodiment of the invention comprises a neuroprotective stent or device adapted for placement in an intervertebral foramen of a vertebral column and configured to resist compression or impingement from surrounding structures or forces. The stent or device may further comprise a flange or hinge region to facilitate attachment of the device to the vertebrae or to facilitate insertion of the device in the foramen, respectively.
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.