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Adjustable multi-volume balloon for spinal interventions

US9572676B2 · kind B2 · utility

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48References

18Claims

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Assignee

DePuy Synthes Products, Inc. · US

Inventors

Jacques Teisen · Zürich, CH
Joern Richter · Kandern, DE
Richard Assaker · Kain, BE

Key dates

Filing date	Mar 14, 2013
Grant date	Feb 21, 2017
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Feb 4, 2034

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61F2002/30588
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An inflatable balloon for diagnostics and treatment of diseased discs or fractured bones. The balloon is a multi-volume balloon comprised of a plurality of adjustable and expandable single volumes. Further disclosed are methods of forming, expanding, and implanting the multi-volume balloon for proper placement and stabilization of the diseased discs or fractured bones. Still further disclosed are kits for aligning and stabilizing a bone, disc, or spinal motion segment.

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