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Devices and methods for spine repair

a technology for intervertebral discs and devices, applied in the field of spine repair, can solve the problems that none of the techniques or devices described above are entirely satisfactory for providing percutaneous or open therapy to damaged spinal discs, and achieve the effects of facilitating filling operations, strengthening intervertebral space, and enhancing filling of intervertebral spa

Inactive Publication Date: 2008-09-11
PROMETHEAN SURGICAL DEVICES
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Benefits of technology

"The present invention provides techniques for treating damaged spinal discs by delivering a tissue adhesive to seal openings in the annulus and strengthen the spinal column. The techniques involve minimally invasive surgical methods that can provide access to difficult-to-reach areas of the inner wall of the annulus. The adhesive can be used to repair the annulus, nucleus, or both, and can be formed in-situ to hold spinal implants in place. The invention offers improved therapy for damaged spinal discs and can help to restore spinal integrity."

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None of the techniques or devices described above are entirely satisfactory for providing percutaneous or open therapy to damaged spinal discs.

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[0126]A tri-functional polyether polyol was formed by reacting a PE / PO 80:20 random copolymer having an average MW of 2600 with BASF Lupamate T80-1 (80:20 2,4- and 2,6-toluenediisocyanate) and trimethylolpropane (1-5%) to obtain a NCO-terminated hydrophilic prepolymer having a free NCO content of 3%.

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[0127]A tri-functional polyether polyol was formed by reacting a PE / PO 80:20 random copolymer having an average MW of 2600 with IPDI and trimethylolpropane (1-5%) to obtain a NCO-terminated hydrophilic prepolymer having a free NCO content of 1.5%.

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[0128]A tri-functional polyether polyol was formed by reacting a PE / PO 80:20 random copolymer having an average MW of 2600 (30-20%) and polyethylene glycol of 1000 MW (30-50%) with IPDI (23-39%) and trimethylolpropane (1-5%) to obtain a NCO-terminated hydrophilic prepolymer having a free NCO content of 1.5%.

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Abstract

Surgical methods of repairing defects and deficiencies in the spine are disclosed. The methods involve delivering a single part in-situ polymerizing fluid to (i) close a weakened segment or fissure in the annulus fibrosus, (ii) strengthen the annulus, (iii) replace or augment the disc nucleus, or (iv) localize a disc prosthesis. The methods may include placing a delivery conduit adjacent to the repair site and providing a liquid tissue adhesive to bond to and repair a disc defect or deficiency

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[0001]This application claims the benefit of the priority of U.S. Provisional applications 60 / 483,186, filed Jun. 23, 2003 and 60 / 516,999, filed Nov. 4, 2003, which are hereby incorporated in their entirety by reference in jurisdictions permitting the same.TECHNICAL FIELD[0002]This disclosure relates to methods and devices for modifying intervertebral disc tissue, spaces, and structure. More particularly, the methods disclosed relate to the treatment of weakening or rents of the annulus, disc nucleus insufficiency, and localization of disc prosthetics, using open and minimally invasive techniques. The preferred compositions for effecting repair are single-part, in-situ polymerizing self-curing adhesive compositions.BACKGROUND[0003]A. Treatment of Spinal Disc Abnormalities Intervertebral disc abnormalities are common in the population and cause considerable pain, particularly if they affect adjacent nerves. Disc abnormalities result from trauma, wear, metabolic disorders and the agin...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A61F5/00A61M29/00A61B17/58A61M31/00A61B17/16A61B17/88
CPCA61B17/00491A61B17/0057A61B17/1604A61B19/026A61B17/1671A61B17/8897A61B17/1637A61B50/30
Inventor MILBOCKER, MICHAEL T.WILSON, JEFFREY A.ARCANGELI, ROBERT M.
Owner PROMETHEAN SURGICAL DEVICES
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