Surgery – Miscellaneous – Methods
Reexamination Certificate
2007-04-03
2007-04-03
Barrett, Tom (Department: 3738)
Surgery
Miscellaneous
Methods
C623S017160, C604S093010
Reexamination Certificate
active
10442677
ABSTRACT:
Systems for minimally invasive disc augmentation include an anulus augmentation component and a nucleus augmentation component. Both are suited for minimally invasive deployment. The nucleus augmentation component restores disc height and/or replaces missing nucleus pulposus. The anulus augmentation component shields weakened regions of the anulus fibrosis and/or resists escape of natural nucleus pulposus and/or the nucleus augmentation component. Methods and deployment devices are also disclosed. Methods of repairing a herniated disc by displacing at least a portion of the herniated segment to within the pre-herniated borders of the disc and anchoring at least a portion of the displaced herniated segment to a site within the disc are also provided.
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Einhorn Jacob
Lambrecht Greg H.
Moore Robert Kevin
Barrett Tom
Intrinsic Therapeutics, Inc.
Kavanaugh Sean
Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear LLP
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