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Flexible implant using partially demineralized bone
Assignee: SDGI Holdings Inc
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Filing: 2003-06-30
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Granted: 2005-07-05
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Expires: 2023-06-30
Abstract
Abstract Implantable devices useful for creating bony fusion particularly in intervertebral spinal fusion. The device is formed of bone and has an at least partially demineralized portion between two rigid bone portions creating an area of flexibility. In one application, the area of flexibility may be used to move the device between a reduced size insertion configuration and an expanded implanted configuration. In another use, the area of flexibility may be useful to dampen shock applied to the implant. A method is also disclosed for making the implants and inserting the implants into an intervertebral disc space to promote interbody fusion.
Inventors
- 👤 Lawrence M. Boyd
- 👤 John A. Pafford
Bibliographic Details
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Jurisdiction
US
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2026-10-23 01:59
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61L; A61L27/00; A61L27/36; A61L27/3683; A61F; A61F2/00; A61F2/02; A61F2/30; A61F2/44; A61F2/4455; A61F2/447; A61F2/46; A61F2/4603; A61F2/4611; A61L27/3604; A61L27/3608; A61L27/3641; A61L27/3645; A61L27/365; A61L27/3654; A61L27/3658; A61L27/3687; A61F2/28; A61F2/30721; A61F2/30724; A61F2/3094; A61F2/442; A61F2002/2835; A61F2002/2839; A61F2002/30001; A61F2002/30003; A61F2002/30004; A61F2002/30014; A61F2002/30059; A61F2002/30108; A61F2002/3011; A61F2002/30112; A61F2002/30131; A61F2002/30138; A61F2002/30153; A61F2002/30154; A61F2002/30159; A61F2002/30176; A61F2002/30199; A61F2002/302; A61F2002/30224; A61F2002/30316; A61F2002/30535; A61F2002/30563; A61F2002/30565; A61F2002/30579; A61F2002/30593; A61F2002/30594; A61F2/30767; A61F2/30771; A61F2002/30772; A61F2002/30777; A61F2002/30795; A61F2002/30841; A61F2002/30845; A61F2002/3085; A61F2002/30878; A61F2002/30879; A61F2002/30891; A61F2002/30892; A61F2002/30894; A61F2230/00; A61F2230/0002; A61F2230/0004; A61F2230/0013; A61F2230/0017; A61F2230/0019; A61F2230/0021; A61F2230/0028; A61F2230/0054; A61F2230/0063; A61F2230/0065; A61F2230/0069; A61F2250/00; A61F2250/0014; A61F2250/0029; A61F2310/00; A61F2310/00005; A61F2310/00359; A61L2430/00; A61L2430/38; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S623/00; Y10S623/915; Y10S623/919
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 27
Claim 1
Independent Claim
128 words
A method of inserting an interbody fusion implant made of bone, comprising: providing an insertion tube and an implant formed of bone and having a first portion, a second portion and a central flexible portion joining the first and second portions, wherein the implant includes a threaded cortical bone dowel, wherein the flexible portion includes at least partially demineralized bone, wherein the implant defines a recessed slot; positioning the insertion tube adjacent a disc space between two vertebrae; inserting the implant into the insertion tube; engaging a drive tool in the recessed slot; advancing the implant through the insertion tube and into the disc space by screwing the implant with the drive tool; and moving the first portion with respect to the second portion within the disc space.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
128 words
A method of inserting an interbody fusion implant made of bone, comprising: providing an insertion tube and an implant formed of bone and having a first portion, a second portion and a central flexible portion joining the first and second portions, wherein the implant includes a threaded cortical bone dowel, wherein the flexible portion includes at least partially demineralized bone, wherein the implant defines a recessed slot; positioning the insertion tube adjacent a disc space between two vertebrae; inserting the implant into the insertion tube; engaging a drive tool in the recessed slot; advancing the implant through the insertion tube and into the disc space by screwing the implant with the drive tool; and moving the first portion with respect to the second portion within the disc space.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
The method of claim 1 , wherein said advancing includes threadedly engaging threads on the implant with the two vertebrae.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
38 words
The method of claim 1 , wherein: the first portion and the second portion each have ends opposite the central flexible portion; and said moving includes spreading the ends of the first portion and the second portion apart.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
The method of claim 1 , wherein said moving includes bending the implant at the central flexible portion.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
40 words
The method of claim 1 , further comprising: wherein the implant defines a central opening between the first portion and the second portion that is formed by a medullary canal; and inserting bone growth promoting material into the central opening.
Claim 7
Independent Claim
74 words
A method of implanting an implant for spinal spacing, comprising: providing the implant formed of bone with at least a portion thereof moveable from a reduced insertion configuration to an expanded spacing configuration, wherein the implant includes a threaded bone dowel; delivering the implant to a disc space in the reduced insertion configuration by screwing the implant into the disc space; and positioning the implant in the expanded spacing configuration within the disc space.
Claim 8
Independent Claim
74 words
A method of implanting an implant for spinal spacing, comprising: providing the implant formed of bone with at least a portion thereof moveable from a reduced insertion configuration to an expanded spacing configuration, wherein the implant includes a threaded bone dowel; delivering the implant to a disc space in the reduced insertion configuration by screwing the implant into the disc space; and positioning the implant in the expanded spacing configuration within the disc space.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
14 words
The method of claim 6 , wherein said implant is at least partially resilient.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
28 words
The method of claim 7 , wherein said delivering is accomplished by a tube having an internal passageway configured to receive the implant in the reduced insertion configuration.
Claim 11
Independent Claim
125 words
A method of implanting an implant for spinal spacing, comprising: providing the implant formed of bone having a first portion, a second portion, and a flexible portion joining the first and second portions, wherein the flexible portion includes at least partially demineralized bone, wherein the implant includes a threaded bone dowel with threading defined on both the first portion and the second portion with a slot in between the first portion and the second portion; inserting the implant in a disc space between two adjacent vertebrae by rotating the implant to advance the implant in a controlled manner; positioning the implant in the disc space between the two adjacent vertebrae; and moving the first portion with respect to the second portion within the disc space.
Claim 12
Independent Claim
125 words
A method of implanting an implant for spinal spacing, comprising: providing the implant formed of bone having a first portion, a second portion, and a flexible portion joining the first and second portions, wherein the flexible portion includes at least partially demineralized bone, wherein the implant includes a threaded bone dowel with threading defined on both the first portion and the second portion with a slot in between the first portion and the second portion; inserting the implant in a disc space between two adjacent vertebrae by rotating the implant to advance the implant in a controlled manner; positioning the implant in the disc space between the two adjacent vertebrae; and moving the first portion with respect to the second portion within the disc space.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
20 words
The method of claim 9 , wherein the implant has a second flexible portion joining the first and second portions.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
19 words
The method of claim 10 , wherein said inserting includes engaging the threading of the implant with the vertebrae.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
16 words
The method of claim 11 , wherein said positioning includes rotating the implant between the vertebrae.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
26 words
The method of claim 12 , wherein said inserting includes aligning an insertion tube with the disc space and placing the implant inside the insertion tube.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
14 words
The method of claim 13 , wherein the second flexible portion includes demineralized bone.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
19 words
The method of claim 9 , wherein said inserting includes engaging the threading of the implant with the vertebrae.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
16 words
The method of claim 15 , wherein said positioning includes rotating the implant between the vertebrae.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
26 words
The method of claim 9 , wherein said inserting includes aligning an insertion tube with the disc space and placing the implant inside the insertion tube.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
27 words
The method of claim 9 , further comprising: wherein the implant is a substantially ring-shaped bone segment; and spreading the first portion and the second portion apart.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
28 words
The method of claim 9 , wherein: the implant is a Smith-Robinson type bone graft that defines an internal cavity; and inserting bone graft material into the cavity.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
48 words
The method of claim 9 , wherein: the flexible portion includes dual hinge areas formed by at least partially demineralized bone with a wall located between the dual hinge areas; said moving includes expanding laterally apart the first portion and the second portion while the wall remains stationary.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
45 words
The method of claim 9 , wherein said positioning includes rotating the implant so that the first portion contacts one of the vertebrae and the second portion contacts the other of the vertebrae with the flexible portion functioning as a shock absorber between the vertebrae.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
27 words
The method of claim 21 , wherein the implant has a second flexible portion that includes at least partially demineralized bone joining the first and second portions.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
31 words
The method of claim 9 , further comprising: wherein the implant defines a recessed slot; engaging a drive tool in the recessed slot; and rotating the implant with the drive tool.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
40 words
The method of claim 23 , further comprising: wherein the implant defines a central opening between the first portion and the second portion that is formed by a medullary canal; and inserting bone growth promoting material into the central opening.
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