Devices for disc herniation repair and methods of use

Details Devices for disc herniation repair and methods of use Devices for disc herniation repair and methods of use

2007-06-12

2011-12-13

Robert, Eduardo C (Department: 3733)

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

Implantable prosthesis

Bone

C606S279000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08075619

ABSTRACT:
Devices and methods for fixing defects in the anulus fibrosus (vertebral disc) of a patient are described. The devices a mesh patch; first, second, third, and fourth sutures; and first, second, third, and fourth anchors. Each anchor has a first portion adapted for insertion into a bone and a second portion having an opening. The sutures are disposed through the openings of the anchors. The first portions of the first and second anchors are inserted into a cranial vertebra. The first portions of the third and fourth anchors are inserted into a caudal vertebra. The mesh patch is positioned adjacent the defect. An end of first suture can be attached to an end of the third suture. An end of the second suture can be attached to an end of the fourth suture. The other ends of each of the first, second, third, and fourth sutures can then be anchored.

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patent: 6224630 (2001-05-01), Bao
patent: 6425919 (2002-07-01), Lambrecht
patent: 6733531 (2004-05-01), Trieu
patent: 2003/0114930 (2003-06-01), Lim et al.

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