Prosthesis (i.e. – artificial body members) – parts thereof – or ai – Implantable prosthesis – Bone
Reexamination Certificate
2007-08-21
2007-08-21
Barrett, Tom (Department: 3738)
Prosthesis (i.e., artificial body members), parts thereof, or ai
Implantable prosthesis
Bone
C128S898000
Reexamination Certificate
active
10055504
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.
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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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