Minimally invasive method for delivery and positioning of intervertebral disc implants

a technology for intervertebral discs and implants, applied in the field of minimally invasive devices and methods for delivering implants to intervertebral discs, can solve the problems of limiting the size and ease of implant placement, and presenting challenges to precise and minimally invasive delivery
US20060253121A1Inactive Publication Date: 2006-11-09INTRINSIC THERAPEUTICS
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Authority / Receiving Office
US · United States
Patent Type
Applications(United States)
Current Assignee / Owner
INTRINSIC THERAPEUTICS
Publication Date
2006-11-09
Estimated Expiration
Not applicable · inactive patent

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Abstract

The present invention relates generally to devices and methods for delivering medical devices, such as implants, to desired tissue sites, such as the intervertebral disc. In one aspect, an intervertebral disc repair and diagnostic device that is minimally invasive and that provides precise access to the desired site is provided. In some aspects, the device and method are adapted to deliver, position and expand implants that are initially oriented and compressed for minimally invasive, yet precise and effective implantation.
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RELATED APPLICATIONS

[0001] This application is a continuation of co-pending U.S. application Ser. No. 10 / 873,074, filed Jun. 21, 2004, and claims priority under 35 U.S.C. §119(e) to U.S. Provisional Appl. No. 60 / 480,276, filed Jun. 20, 2003, herein incorporated by reference.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0002] 1. Field of the Invention

[0003] The present invention relates generally to devices and methods for delivering implants to an intervertebral disc. Specifically, in some embodiments, apparatus and methods for delivering implants that are oriented and compressed for minimally invasive, yet precise and effective implantation are provided.

[0004] 2. Description of the Related Art

[0005] Various implants, surgical meshes, patches, barriers, tissue scaffolds and the like may be used to treat intervertebral discs and are known in the art. Surgical repair meshes are used throughout the body to treat and repair damaged tissue structures such as intralinguinal hernias, herniated discs an...

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