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Method and apparatus for the treatment of the intervertebral disc annulus

US7963992B2 · kind B2 · utility

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24Claims

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Assignee

Anulex Technologies, Inc. · US

Inventors

Joseph Cauthen · Gainesville, US
Matthew M. Burns · Orono, US
Lawrence W. Wales · Maplewood, US
Brian L. Dukart · Brooklyn Park, US
Bradley J. Wessman · Wilmington, US
Rodney L. Houfburg · Prior Lake, US
Ishmael Bentley · Eagan, US

Key dates

Filing date	Oct 8, 2008
Grant date	Jun 21, 2011
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Oct 14, 2028

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY10S623/902
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present invention provides methods and devices for treating the annulus of an intervertebral disc. The methods and devices can employ an expandable treatment device which is deployed at least partially in the subannular space. Fixation devices and methods are also disclosed, which help to secure the treatment device in place.

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