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Angle-adjustable or deployable multi-stage anchoring insert system
The invention discloses an angle-adjustable or deployable multi-stage anchoring insertion sheet system, and relates to the technical field of medical instruments, the angle-adjustable or deployable multi-stage anchoring insertion sheet system comprises a hollow box body, and the upper surface and the lower surface of the box body are each provided with at least one insertion sheet outlet; the at least one group of inserting piece driving mechanism is arranged in the box body and is used for generating linear driving force; the at least two insertion sheet assemblies are accommodated in the box body in an initial state, and each insertion sheet assembly is in driving connection with the insertion sheet driving mechanism; according to the intervertebral fusion cage, the secondary anchoring part capable of moving relative to the basic anchoring part is arranged, so that the anchoring angle or the opening degree of the fusion cage can be adjusted according to a vertebral form operation of a patient after the fusion cage is implanted, the adaptability to different anatomic forms is improved, and a more flexible anchoring scheme is provided for an intervertebral fusion operation.
Owner:SECOND AFFILIATED HOSPITAL OF XINJIANG MEDICAL UNIV
Method and system for cervical bladed implant
Provided herein are an anchor and interbody for interbody fusion, including an interbody for insertion between human vertebrae, including an interbody cage including a plurality of anchor receptacles, each anchor receptacle configured to receive an anchor to secure the interbody to a vertebra; and the anchor, including a head configured to engage an anchor receptacle; a curved partial-tubular shank with a convex curve, connected to or integral with the head at a distal end of the head, and extending from the head; a tapered tip portion extending from a distal end of the curved partial-tubular shank; one or more rails integral with or connected to an outside surface of the anchor, extending from a proximal end of head and along the curved partial-tubular shank to a proximal end of the tapered tip portion; and a feature formed from two flat surfaces on an outside of the anchor and a rail.
Owner:EVOLUTION SPINE LLC
A design method of a three-period minimal surface intervertebral fusion cage
The application provides a three-period minimal surface intervertebral fusion cage design method, relates to the technical field of porous structure design, and determines a design domain of a three-period minimal surface TPMS porous structure region, combines individual vectors of modeling parameters of corresponding TPMS of each region, randomly generates a plurality of individual vectors, and forms an initial population; finite element simulation is carried out on the TPMS porous model corresponding to each individual vector, so as to divide the initial population into a load advantage population and a pore advantage population; the individual vectors are selected from the load advantage population and the pore advantage population respectively to perform improved neighborhood directional crossover operation; an optimal three-period minimal surface TPMS porous structure region is obtained through iterative genetic algorithm; through improved crossover operation and neighborhood directional crossover between the load advantage population and the pore advantage population, the new generation of individuals can consider both load performance and pore performance, and optimization is avoided around a single performance.
Owner:JILIN UNIVERSITY
Multi-portal split cannulas, endoscopic hemostatic dispensers and surgical tools
A multi-portal method for treating a subject’s spine includes distracting adjacent vertebrae using a distraction instrument positioned at a first entrance along the subject to enlarge an intervertebral space between the adjacent vertebrae. An interbody fusion implant can be delivered into the enlarged intervertebral space. The interbody fusion implant can be positioned directly between vertebral bodies of the adjacent vertebrae while endoscopically viewing the interbody fusion implant using an endoscopic instrument. The patient’s spine can be visualized using endoscopic techniques to view, for example, the spine, tissue, instruments and implants before, during, and after implantation, or the like. The visualization can help a physician throughout the surgical procedure to improve patient outcome.
Owner:AMPLIFY SURGICAL INC
A method for predicting the risk of interbody cage subsidence after lumbar interbody fusion
PendingCN122158120APhysical therapies and activitiesHealth-index calculationSpinal columnPatient data
The application discloses a risk prediction method for subsidence of an intervertebral fusion cage after lumbar interbody fusion, and comprises the following steps: acquiring preoperative image data and postoperative image data within one week after operation of a target patient, wherein the preoperative image data and the postoperative image data comprise multiple image features reflecting local anatomical morphology, sagittal balance and bone conditions of the spine; inputting the multiple image features into a pre-trained subsidence risk prediction model to obtain a risk probability of the target patient suffering from the subsidence of the intervertebral fusion cage; wherein the subsidence risk prediction model is obtained by screening a core prediction feature set through a "funnel type" feature screening process of fusing preoperative native anatomical parameters and postoperative early image parameters, and by training the core prediction feature set by using a machine learning algorithm based on a historical patient data set containing subsidence samples and non-subsidence samples; and the application reduces the occurrence of postoperative complications.
Owner:NORTHERN JIANGSU PEOPLES HOSPITAL
A biomimetic intervertebral fusion device with a piezoelectric multifunctional coating
A biomimetic intervertebral fusion device with a piezoelectric multifunctional coating belongs to the field of implantable medical devices. It includes an upper piezoelectric multifunctional coating, a fusion device body, and a lower piezoelectric multifunctional coating. A bone graft window is located in the middle of the biomimetic intervertebral fusion device. The piezoelectric multifunctional coating is made of electrospun piezoelectric PVDF / HA fibers, which are conformally adhered to the upper and lower surfaces of the fusion device body through a polydopamine adhesive layer. The upper and lower surfaces of the fusion device body have a biomimetic curved surface configuration to match the morphology of the vertebral endplates, increasing the contact area and reducing stress concentration at the fusion interface. While maintaining an elastic modulus similar to natural bone and good radiation permeability, this fusion device, after implantation, can create a microenvironment conducive to cell adhesion and proliferation. Under the influence of cell traction, ultrasonic stimulation, and the physiological load of the human lumbar spine, it generates electrical stimulation signals, promoting bone fusion, improving the stability of the fusion interface, and reducing the risk of postoperative loosening and subsidence of the fusion device.
Owner:JILIN UNIVERSITY
3D-printed intervertebral fusion cage
The application discloses a 3D-printed intervertebral fusion cage, which is used to solve the problem of poor bone ingrowth effect of the prior art fusion cage, slow degradation speed, and early release of active ingredients, and the structure comprises a frame and an embedded pipe, the embedded pipe is arranged in the frame, the components are all made of degradable metal materials and can be gradually degraded in the human body, the embedded pipe is further encapsulated with active ingredients for promoting bone growth, and the active ingredients are released with the degradation of the embedded pipe, so that the early release of the drugs in the embedded pipe is avoided, long-acting effect is achieved, and of course a net beam is arranged in the gap of the frame, and the porous structure formed by the net beam further increases the bone ingrowth effect; the application creatively uses a 3D process to realize the encapsulation of the active ingredients and the forming of the porous support, and is combined with the degradable metal to realize the sustained release, so that a good growth condition is provided for the bone ingrowth in the porous support, the effect of the growth factors is fully played, and the treatment effect is improved.
Owner:HUNAN HUAXIANG MEDICAL TECH CO LTD
An angle that can open the interbody fusion device
This invention discloses an angle-expandable intervertebral fusion device, comprising: a first support plate for supporting a first part of the vertebral body; a second support plate for supporting a second part of the vertebral body; a proximal wedge located between the first and second support plates, with the proximal ends of the first and second support plates respectively rotatably connected to the proximal wedge; a distal wedge located between the first and second support plates, slidably connected to the first and second support plates; and a drive mechanism, the distal end of which is located within the distal wedge, and the proximal end of which is rotatably connected to the proximal wedge. The fusion device of this invention has a very small initial volume, allowing for easy implantation into the diseased intervertebral space, reducing damage to the vertebral structure and soft tissues, and eliminating the need for excessive expansion of adjacent vertebral height. After implantation into the intervertebral space, the distal end of the drive fusion device is gradually expanded until the patient's lumbar spine conforms to the physiological curve of the human body.
Owner:SHANGHAI KINETIC MEDICAL
Anti-falling intervertebral fusion cage
The utility model relates to the intervertebral fusion cage technical field discloses a kind of anti-drop intervertebral fusion cage. To solve the stress shielding problem in the actual use of conventional intervertebral fusion cage in prior art, and porosity is lower, fusion rate is low after operation;Lack of bone integration channel, the technical problem of low fusion rate after operation. The utility model includes support frame, at least two bone graft channels are arranged on support frame, to fill bone induction material and promote bone growth;Support frame end is provided with clamping groove;Support frame includes edge support part, and edge support part is connected by porous structure between;The porosity of porous structure gradually changes from small to large by the direction close to far from vertebral body, and presents gradient distribution. The utility model effectively balances the problem of insufficient porous structure strength, and the problem of too large solid structure quality, and the porosity of porous structure is large, has more bone integration channel, is conducive to the growth of bone cell, and can effectively improve bone growth rate.
Owner:张隆
Interbody fusion cage
ActiveCN121796099Areduce volumeMinimally invasive implantationJoint implantsSpinal implantsPhysical therapyInterbody cage
The invention provides an interbody fusion cage which comprises an upper supporting plate, a lower supporting plate and a supporting piece, the lower supporting plate and the upper supporting plate are arranged in a spaced mode, the lower supporting plate is located below the upper supporting plate, the supporting piece is connected between the upper supporting plate and the lower supporting plate, and the upper supporting plate and the lower supporting plate are made of memory materials. And the elastic body is configured to be in a bent and shrunk first shape at a first temperature and recover to a stretched second shape at a second temperature higher than the first temperature. According to the interbody fusion cage, the upper supporting plate and the lower supporting plate which are made of the memory materials are arranged, the upper supporting plate and the lower supporting plate are bent and shrunk before implantation and are triggered by the body temperature to stretch after implantation, so that the size of an implant is remarkably reduced to achieve minimally invasive implantation, and the adaptability and the initial stability are improved by increasing the supporting area after expansion.
Owner:SUZHOU & SCI & TECH DEV
Porous bone grafting-free window type interbody fusion cage
The utility model belongs to the technical field of orthopedic implants, and particularly relates to a porous bone grafting-free window type interbody fusion cage. The multi-hole type bone grafting window-free interbody fusion cage comprises a frame body which comprises four side faces and two end faces, and the four side faces are of hollow structures; the space defined by the frame body is filled with the porous structure body; the meshing teeth are arranged on the upper surface and the lower surface of the frame body; and the clamping structure is arranged at one end part of the frame body. According to the multi-hole type bone grafting-free window type interbody fusion cage, due to the design of the bone grafting-free window, the complexity of the using process is reduced, the operation is convenient, and the possibility that the fusion cage is polluted is reduced; the porous structure body with the bionic bone trabecula can be printed through 3D printing, and pore channels for bone tissue to grow in and a surface beneficial to cell adhesion can be effectively provided; the hydroxyapatite coating improves the biological activity of the surface of the base material and enhances the interface integration of the interbody fusion cage and the upper and lower end plates of the vertebral body.
Owner:CHANGZHOU GEASURE MEDICAL DEVICES CO LTD
Minimally invasive spine intervertebral fusion cage and rigid fixing device thereof
The invention discloses a spine minimally invasive intervertebral fusion cage and a rigid fixing device thereof, and relates to the technical field of medical implantable instruments, and the spine minimally invasive intervertebral fusion cage comprises a lumbar vertebra body and a vertebral plate nail. According to the spine minimally-invasive intervertebral fusion cage and the rigid fixing device thereof, the total length of the connecting rods is adjusted according to the specific spine curvature of a patient and the actual positions of the two vertebral plate nails, so that the optimal matching position is found and corresponds to the actual requirement, and the spine minimally-invasive intervertebral fusion cage and the rigid fixing device thereof are convenient to use. The stress concentration on a single component is reduced through a surface contact and multi-point multi-direction fixing mode; the rigid supporting frame is symmetrically distributed on the two sides and is not fixed to the middle of the spine, then a core nerve structure is avoided, the symmetrically-distributed rigid fixing devices and the spine jointly form a three-dimensional triangular supporting frame, then lateral bending and rotation are resisted, and therefore the stable supporting structure is constructed; and a good mechanical environment is created for spinal fusion.
Owner:JILIN UNIVERSITY
Interbody fusion cage
The utility model provides an interbody fusion cage which comprises a body and threads formed on the outer surface of the body, and is characterized in that the interbody fusion cage is provided with an opening groove used for containing bone grafting materials, the opening groove is spirally arranged along the outer surface of the interbody fusion cage, the interbody fusion cage comprises a front end portion and a rear end portion, the front end portion is in a circular truncated cone shape, and the rear end portion is in a circular truncated cone shape. The rear end part is cylindrical, the threaded teeth of the front end part are provided with front end threaded tooth tips pointing to the front end, and the threaded teeth of the rear end part are provided with rear end threaded tooth tips pointing to the rear end. Therefore, the correct distance between the upper vertebral body and the lower vertebral body is guaranteed, and meanwhile bony fusion between the vertebral bodies is effectively promoted.
Owner:PEOPLES HOSPITAL PEKING UNIV
Interbody fusion system
An interbody spacer configured for implantation between spinal vertebrae. The interbody spacer including electrical circuitry within an electronics housing of the interbody spacer and a plurality of load sensors spaced apart on carriers of the interbody spacer. The plurality of load sensors electrically connectable to the electrical circuitry and configured to provide to the electrical circuitry a load signal indicative of a measurement of force exerted onto the plurality of load sensors of the interbody spacer. The interbody spacer further including a plurality of electrodes spaced apart on a surface of the interbody spacer. The plurality of electrodes electrically connectable to the electrical circuitry and configured to at least one of provide to the electrical circuitry an electrode signal indicative of an impedance measurement and generate an electrical field between at least two electrodes of the plurality of electrodes.
Owner:GLOBUS MEDICAL INC
Stand-alone interbody fusion
Improved fixation or stabilization of implants is achieved via one or more deployable spikes or anchors. The deployable spikes or anchors may be present in the implant in a nested, collapsed, or retracted position while the implant is inserted into the human body, and may then be deployed (e.g., into adjacent bone) after the implant is in place, thereby fixing the implant's location against unwanted movement. Such fixation or stabilization of the implant may reduce patients' pain, may improve overall short-term and long-term stability of the implant, and may improve osteo-integration into the implant.
Owner:NEXUS SPINE LLC
Intervertebral fusion cage and method of manufacturing
This invention provides an interbody fusion device and its preparation method, comprising: metal endplates symmetrically arranged vertically, with a mesh structure on the surface of the metal endplates, the mesh structure including: a bone mesh on the outer surface of the metal endplates, a coupling mesh on the inner surface of the metal endplates, a metal separator layer fixedly disposed between the bone mesh and the coupling mesh, and a linkage locking seat disposed on the inner surface of the metal endplates; a cable passing through the linkage locking seat on the inner surface of the aforementioned metal endplates; a polymer matrix fixed between the aforementioned pair of metal endplates by the aforementioned shear-resistant structure; a bone graft cavity, which is a cavity jointly formed by the metal endplates and the polymer matrix; and a positioning hole penetrating the aforementioned polymer matrix. This application addresses the technical problems that, with prolonged implantation time, complications such as displacement, coating peeling, settlement, stress shielding, bone resorption in adjacent areas, and delayed inflammatory reactions often occur.
Owner:BEIJING LIBEIER BIO-ENG INST CO LTD +1
Interbody fusion cage with built-in anchoring element
The invention relates to a prosthesis used for being implanted between vertebrae, and particularly discloses an interbody fusion cage with a built-in anchoring element, which comprises a fusion cage body provided with two end surfaces, an anterior wall, a posterior wall, two side walls and a bone grafting window; two first linear channels extending from the front wall and penetrating to the rear side area of the end face and two second linear channels extending from the rear wall and penetrating to the front side area of the end face are formed in the fusion cage body on each side of the bone grafting window; the anchor rod is pre-arranged in the linear channel; the actuating mechanism comprises an operating head exposed to the front wall of the fusion cage body and an actuating main body positioned in the fusion cage body and used for driving the anchor rod; the operation head is screwed so that the actuating body can drive the anchor rods in the first linear channel and the second linear channel to obliquely stretch out forwards from the rear side area and the front side area of the end face correspondingly and respectively under the guidance of the linear channels, and the anchor rods are inserted into the vertebrae through the end plate.
Owner:THE FIRST MEDICAL CENT CHINESE PLA GENERAL HOSPITAL
Interbody fusion system
An interbody spacer configured for implantation between spinal vertebrae. The interbody spacer including electrical circuitry within an electronics housing of the interbody spacer and a plurality of load sensors spaced apart on carriers of the interbody spacer. The plurality of load sensors electrically connectable to the electrical circuitry and configured to provide to the electrical circuitry a load signal indicative of a measurement of force exerted onto the plurality of load sensors of the interbody spacer. The interbody spacer further including a plurality of electrodes spaced apart on a surface of the interbody spacer. The plurality of electrodes electrically connectable to the electrical circuitry and configured to at least one of provide to the electrical circuitry an electrode signal indicative of an impedance measurement and generate an electrical field between at least two electrodes of the plurality of electrodes.
Owner:GLOBUS MEDICAL INC
Device for testing disengagement of interbody fusion cage
Owner:CHANGZHOU AISBET TESTING TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
Implant expanding in width before height using a single actuator
The present invention provides an expandable fusion device capable of being installed inside an intervertebral disc space to maintain normal disc spacing and restore spinal stability, thereby facilitating an intervertebral fusion. The fusion device described herein is capable of being installed inside an intervertebral disc space at a minimum to no distraction height and for a fusion device capable of maintaining a normal distance between adjacent vertebral bodies when implanted.
Owner:INTEGRITY IMPLANTS INC
3D printing fusion cage capable of grafting bone to induce bone growth
The utility model relates to the technical field of interbody fusion cages, in particular to a 3D (three-dimensional) printing fusion cage capable of grafting bones to induce bone growth, which comprises a fusion cage main body, the longitudinal channel penetrates through the fusion cage main body; the transverse channel penetrates through the fusion cage main body and is communicated with the longitudinal channel; the longitudinal channels and the transverse channels are filled with the porous structures; the fusion cage body and the porous structure are made of titanium alloy. The longitudinal channel and the transverse channel are perpendicular to each other, the longitudinal channel and the transverse channel are communicated to form the inner cavity of the fusion cage body, and porous structures made of titanium alloy materials are arranged in the longitudinal channel and the transverse channel, so that crawling and ingrowth of bone cells are facilitated, the long-term stability of the fusion cage body can be improved, and the bone fusion effect is better. And the fusion cage main body made of the titanium alloy material can better induce bone growth. By means of the structure, the bone fusion capacity of the fusion cage body is better than that of a PEEK fusion cage.
Owner:SHUOHE (JIANGSU) MEDICAL TECH CO LTD
3D printing porous intervertebral fusion cage
This invention relates to the field of interbody fusion device technology, specifically a 3D-printed porous interbody fusion device, comprising a fusion device body, a first filling hole penetrating through the middle of the fusion device body, and a plurality of internal reinforcing ribs evenly distributed circumferentially on the inner wall of the first filling hole. Based on the biomimetic mechanical design concept of the biomedical engineering industry, this interbody fusion device can break through the limitations of traditional fixed-width fusion devices, and can accurately match the anatomical width of the intervertebral space of different patients without the need for manual cutting and modification during surgery. It can fully adapt to the individualized needs of various heights, weights and disease segments, and fundamentally avoid the risks of endplate damage, infection and anchoring structure damage caused by cutting. After implantation, the self-locking component can achieve immediate rigid locking, completely blocking the reverse rebound path of the adjustment block. Combined with the multi-occlusal tooth structure, it forms a stable mechanical anchor, eliminating postoperative micromovement, displacement and slippage problems, and greatly improving the overall stability of the fusion device in the early stage of implantation.
Owner:THE AFFILIATED CENT HOSPITAL OF DALIAN UNIV OF TECH (DALIAN CENT HOSPITAL)
Expandable fusions devices, instruments, and methods thereof
Expandable fusion devices, systems, instruments, and methods thereof. The expandable fusion device is capable of being installed inside an intervertebral disc space to maintain normal disc spacing and restore spinal stability, thereby facilitating an intervertebral fusion. The fusion device may include a body, a first endplate, and a second endplate. A drive screw may be rotated to move the first and second endplates outwardly and into an expanded configuration. Instruments may be provided to ensure the implant is inserted safely and as intended.
Owner:GLOBUS MEDICAL INC
Intervertebral fusion cage incorporating anchoring elements
This invention relates to a prosthesis for implantation between vertebrae. Specifically, it discloses an intervertebral fusion device with built-in anchoring elements, comprising: a fusion device body having two end faces, an anterior wall and a posterior wall, two side walls, and a bone graft window; each side of the bone graft window of the fusion device body has two first linear channels extending from the anterior wall and penetrating to the posterior region of the end face, and two second linear channels extending from the posterior wall and penetrating to the anterior region of the end face; an anchor rod pre-positioned in the linear channels; and an actuation mechanism including an operating head exposed on the anterior wall of the fusion device body and an actuating body located in the fusion device body for driving the anchor rod. By turning the operating head, the actuating body drives the anchor rods in the first and second linear channels to extend obliquely forward from the posterior and anterior regions of the end faces, respectively, under the guidance of their respective linear channels, and insert them into the vertebrae through the endplate.
Owner:THE FIRST MEDICAL CENT CHINESE PLA GENERAL HOSPITAL
A biocompatible material for a biomimetic porous intervertebral cage and method of making
ActiveCN121570639BImproved wetting dynamicsEliminate air lock effectElectrotherapyPharmaceutical delivery mechanismPoly ether ether ketoneOsseointegration
The application discloses a kind of biocompatible materials and preparation method for bionic porous intervertebral fusion cage, belong to intervertebral fusion cage material technical field.A kind of biocompatible materials for bionic porous intervertebral fusion cage, by weight parts includes the following components: polyether ether ketone 65-80 parts, modified functional filler 15-25 parts, hydroxyapatite 8-12 parts, flow modifier 0.5-1 part;The modified functional filler is graphene oxide coated modified barium titanate functional filler.By introducing surface conductive modified nano piezoelectric ceramic particles, realize the effective conversion and transmission of mechanical stimulation to bioelectric signal, this microstructure design makes the insulating polyether ether ketone matrix possess the electric activity of simulating natural bone stress-electric signal response mechanism, so as to be favorable to activate osteoblast activity and promote bone integration of implant interface.
Owner:SICHUAN FARSOON TURING ADDITIVE MFG TECH CO LTD +1
A gripper and a gripping method
ActiveCN115006067BSimple structureGood holding effectJoint implantsSpinal implantsApparatus instrumentsOuter Cannula
The present application relates to intervertebral fusion holder medical instrument technology field, specifically speaking, a kind of holder and holding method, the holder includes screw rod, inner sleeve, outer sleeve, knob, locking block, the front end of the outer sleeve is equipped with with the inner support block of fusion ware middle clamping connector, the outer sleeve is equipped with inner sleeve, inner sleeve and outer sleeve sliding do not rotate connection, inner sleeve rear end stretches out outer sleeve and is connected with knob screw, the rear end surface of inner sleeve is equipped with fixed tooth, screw rod is inserted into inner sleeve, the front end of screw rod stretches out outer sleeve, the rear end of screw rod stretches out inner sleeve and is equipped with locking block, the front end surface of the locking block is equipped with with the locking tooth of fixed tooth meshing, by the assembly of holder, fixed inner support block, fixed outer expansion block, locking, inner support block advance, disengage, bone grafting etc. Step is used, with simple structure, holding effect is good, holding operation is simple, and it has advantages such as improving bone grafting efficiency.
Owner:BONOVO ORTHOPEDICS (BEIJING) INC
Interbody fusion cage based on Thiessen polygon gradient porous structure
The invention discloses an interbody fusion cage based on a Thiessen polygonal gradient porous structure, and belongs to the technical field of biomedical engineering and orthopedic implants. The fusion cage body structure is of a three-dimensional communicated porous structure, the basic topological configuration of the porous structure is a Thiessen polygon, and the porous structure at least has gradient change in the distribution direction from the outer surface to the interior of the porous structure. The outer-layer small hole structure is beneficial for blood-source factors and osteoblasts to quickly enter and attach, so that osteogenesis is started; the inner-layer macroporous structure provides sufficient space for cell deep migration, blood vessel growth and new bone matrix deposition, sufficient osseointegration from outside to inside is finally achieved, the structure highly simulates a natural bone trabecula network, cell siphon attachment and internal connectivity are synergistically optimized through gradient pore design, and a specific post-treatment process is combined, so that the natural bone trabecula network structure is obtained. And the osseointegration performance and safety of the fusion cage are improved.
Owner:JIAYI HENGYI (HUBEI) MEDICAL EQUIPMENT CO LTD
Coronal plane lateral expandable implants
Expandable intervertebral fusion implants, system, and methods for coronal correction. The implant may include top and bottom endplates configured to engage adjacent vertebrae, a dual actuator assembly including a rotatable drive screw actuator and a rotatable actuator nut concentric to the drive screw actuator, and driving ramps positioned along the shaft of the drive screw actuator and engaged with the top and bottom endplates via complementary ramped surfaces. When inserted in a disc space, the implant has an ipsilateral side and a contralateral side, and rotation of the drive screw actuator and / or the actuator nut causes movement of one or more of the driving ramps, thereby causing independent expansion in height of the contralateral and / or ipsilateral sides of the implant to correct the coronal deformity.
Owner:GLOBUS MEDICAL INC
A fully automated machining tooling for the production of interbody fusion devices
This invention discloses a fully automated machining fixture for the production of intervertebral fusion devices, applied in the field of intervertebral fusion device processing technology. It includes a frame, an operating table, a clamping mechanism, a first processing mechanism, and a second processing mechanism. The operating table is located on the front side of the frame, and the clamping mechanism, processing mechanism one, and processing mechanism two are all located inside the frame. The clamping mechanism includes a fixed table, a first slide, a second slide, a hollow spindle, a feeding assembly, and a clamping head. The clamping head includes a chuck, several jaws, several clamping adjustment parts, and several pressure sensors. The clamping adjustment parts are located on the jaws and are used to fine-tune the clamping force, ensuring stable clamping force on the material. The pressure sensors are located on the clamping adjustment parts and are used to detect the clamping force. This invention enables precise adaptive clamping of the intervertebral fusion device material and effectively suppresses deformation.
Owner:常州鼎健医疗器械有限公司
Low-incisura cervical fusion cage
The invention discloses a low-incisura cervical vertebra fusion cage, and belongs to the field of orthopedic medical instruments. The fusion cage comprises a fusion cage body and a nail plate assembly, the fusion cage body comprises a top supporting plate, a bottom supporting plate and a porous structure, the space between the top supporting plate and the bottom supporting plate is filled with the porous structure, the fusion cage body is provided with a bone grafting bin penetrating through the top supporting plate, the porous structure and the bottom supporting plate, and the bone grafting bin communicates with the porous structure; the fusion cage body is provided with an implantation front end and an implantation rear end, the implantation rear end is provided with a connecting plate mechanism, the nail plate assembly is fixedly arranged at the implantation rear end of the fusion cage body through the connecting plate mechanism, and the nail plate assembly and the fusion cage body are detachably arranged. The intervertebral fusion device is reasonable in structural design, smooth and efficient in implantation operation, stable and firm in implantation use, good in bone ingrowth effect and short in postoperative recovery period of a patient, postoperative complications of the patient can be effectively reduced, and the use requirement of intervertebral fusion is met.
Owner:BEIJING ZHISU HEALTH TECH CO LTD