Expandable implant device

a technology of expanding implants and implants, which is applied in the field of expanding medical implants, can solve the problems of affecting the quality of life of patients, and requiring precision positioning of placement of artificial implants,

Pending Publication Date: 2022-03-24
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Benefits of technology

This solution provides a customizable fit within the intervertebral disc space, enhancing the stability and fusion process by allowing surgeons to adjust the implant's angle and ensuring proper bone integration, thereby improving surgical outcomes.

Problems solved by technology

Back problems are one of the most common and debilitating occurrences in people of all ethnicities.
One of the causes of back pain and disability results from the rupture or degeneration of one or more intervertebral discs in the spine.
Further, the size, configuration, and placement of an artificial implant requires precision positioning and handling by a skilled surgeon.

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[0034]For purposes of explanation and not limitation, details and descriptions of certain embodiments and methods are hereinafter provided such that one having ordinary skill in the art may be enabled to make and use the invention. These details and descriptions are representative only of certain embodiments. However, a myriad of other embodiments which will not be expressly described will be readily understood by those having skill in the art upon a thorough review hereof

[0035]In a general embodiment, an expandable implant device includes a first endplate having a leading end, a trailing end, a first side, and a second side, and a second endplate having a leading end, a trailing end, a first side and a second side, wherein a first side of the first endplate is moveably attached to a first side of the second endplate. The implant further includes an expansion mechanism disposed between the first and second endplates. The expansion mechanism may be configured to vary a distance betwe...

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Abstract

Expandable implant devices including first and second endplates, wherein a first side of the first endplate is moveably attached to a first side of the second endplate; and an expansion mechanism is disposed between the first and second endplates adjacent the second side of the endplates opposite the first side, wherein actuating the expansion mechanism changes an angle between the first endplate and the second endplate.

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CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application is a continuation of co-pending U.S. application Ser. No. 16 / 224,582, filed Dec. 18, 2018, which claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 62 / 607,303, filed on Dec. 18, 2017, the entire contents of which are hereby expressly incorporated by reference into this disclosure as if set forth fully herein.BACKGROUNDField of the Invention[0002]The present disclosure relates generally to medical implants, and more particularly to expandable medical implants.Description of the Related Art[0003]Back problems are one of the most common and debilitating occurrences in people of all ethnicities. In the United States alone, over 500,000 spine lumbar and cervical fusion procedures are performed each year. One of the causes of back pain and disability results from the rupture or degeneration of one or more intervertebral discs in the spine.[0004]Surgical procedures are commonly performed to correct problems with displaced, d...

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Patent Type & AuthorityApplications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A61F2/44
CPCA61F2/4425A61F2/447A61F2002/30565A61F2/4455A61F2/442A61F2/4611A61F2002/30261A61F2002/30266A61F2002/30331A61F2002/30365A61F2002/30405A61F2002/30411A61F2002/30471A61F2002/30507A61F2002/30517A61F2002/30537A61F2002/30538A61F2002/30576A61F2002/30578A61F2002/30784A61F2002/30593A61F2002/30329A61F2002/30556A61F2002/443
InventorBESAW, CHRISTOPHERSWEENEY, III, THOMAS
OwnerNUVASIVE