Method for vertebral endplate reconstruction

US8454612B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Intrinsic Therapeutics, Inc. · US

Inventors

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

Key dates

• Filing date: Aug 20, 2009
• Grant date: Jun 4, 2013
• Expiry date: Mar 23, 2031

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61F2310/00293
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

Embodiments 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 increased pull-out resistance, stability and/or contact with tissue involving a reduced amount of penetration. In some embodiments, delivery methods are minimally invasive and can include linear, lateral, and off-angle implantation or driving of anchors along, against or within tissue surfaces. Several embodiments disclose anchors and anchoring systems that effectively reconstruct or augment vertebral endplate surfaces.