Annulus repair systems and methods

Details Annulus repair systems and methods Annulus repair systems and methods

2001-10-26

2008-11-04

Willse, David H. (Department: 3774)

Prosthesis (i.e., artificial body members), parts thereof, or ai

Implantable prosthesis

Bone

C623S017160, C606S232000, C606S246000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07445634

ABSTRACT:
Systems and methods for repairing annulus defects include scaffold (30), attachment members (40), and anchors (20). The scaffold (30) acts as a plug to substantially fill the annulus defect. The anchors (20) are secured to tissue adjacent the annulus defect. The attachment member (40) secures the scaffold (30) to the anchors (2). Thus, the systems and methods for repairing annulus defects retain the scaffold within the annulus defect.

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