Anchoring system for disc repair

US8114082B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Intrinsic Therapeutics, Inc. · US

Inventors

• Thomas Boyajian · Wilmington, US
• Almir Velagic · Melrose, US
• Robert Kevin Moore · Natick, US
• Christopher J. Tarapata · Santa Clara, US
• Jacob Einhorn · Washington, US
• Gregory Lambrecht · Natick, US
• Sean Kavanaugh · Eastham, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Aug 20, 2009
• Grant date: Feb 14, 2012
• Expiry date: Sep 14, 2030

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61F2002/4435
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

Embodiments of the invention relate generally to tissue anchors and methods of delivering same to the intervertebral disc or other sites within the body. In some embodiments, the anchors provide pull-out resistance, stability and/or maximize contact with tissue involving a minimum amount of penetration. In some embodiments, delivery methods are minimally invasive and include linear, lateral, and off-angle implantation or driving of anchors along, against or within tissue surfaces.