Systems, devices and methods for bending an elongate member
    1.
    发明授权
    Systems, devices and methods for bending an elongate member 有权
    用于弯曲细长构件的系统,装置和方法

    公开(公告)号:US08298242B2

    公开(公告)日:2012-10-30

    申请号:US12770921

    申请日:2010-04-30

    CPC分类号: A61B17/8863 A61B17/7013

    摘要: Systems, devices and methods are provided for bending an elongate member used in a medical procedure. In one form, the device includes a bending mechanism having a plurality of engaging members are selectively positioned relative to a receiving area. In one embodiment, a first set of engaging members is positioned in a select arrangement, and a second set of the engaging members is movable relative to the select arrangement of the first set of engaging members to compressingly engage the elongate member to bend the elongate member to a desired shape/contour. The device also includes a heating element configured to apply heat to one or more portions of the elongate member to facilitate bending. In one form, the elongate member is formed of a heat deformable material, and heat is applied to soften one or more portions of the elongate member to provide added flexibility to facilitate bending.

    摘要翻译: 提供了用于弯曲在医疗过程中使用的细长构件的系统,装置和方法。 在一种形式中,该装置包括具有多个接合构件的弯曲机构,其相对于接收区域选择性地定位。 在一个实施例中,第一组接合构件定位在选择装置中,并且第二组接合构件可相对于第一组接合构件的选择装置移动,以压缩地接合细长构件以使细长构件 到期望的形状/轮廓。 该装置还包括加热元件,该加热元件被配置为对细长构件的一个或多个部分施加热量以便于弯曲。 在一种形式中,细长构件由热变形材料形成,并且施加热量以软化细长构件的一个或多个部分以提供增加的柔性以便于弯曲。

    Spinal Stabilization Connecting Element and System
    2.
    发明申请
    Spinal Stabilization Connecting Element and System 审中-公开
    脊柱稳定连接元件和系统

    公开(公告)号:US20090234388A1

    公开(公告)日:2009-09-17

    申请号:US12049322

    申请日:2008-03-15

    IPC分类号: A61B17/58

    摘要: An elongated connecting element for use in a spinal stabilization system comprises a first section, a second section, a first elastomer disposed within the first section, and a second elastomer disposed between the first section and the second section. One of the first elastomer and the second elastomer resists movement of the first section and the second section toward each other and the other of the first elastomer and the second elastomer resists movement of the first section and the second section away from each other.

    摘要翻译: 用于脊柱稳定系统的细长连接元件包括第一部分,第二部分,设置在第一部分内的第一弹性体和设置在第一部分和第二部分之间的第二弹性体。 第一弹性体和第二弹性体之一抵抗第一部分和第二部分朝向彼此的运动,另一个弹性体和第二弹性体抵抗第一部分和第二部分彼此远离的运动。

    Systems, devices and methods for multi-dimensional bending of an elongate member
    3.
    发明授权
    Systems, devices and methods for multi-dimensional bending of an elongate member 有权
    用于细长构件的多维弯曲的系统,装置和方法

    公开(公告)号:US08607603B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-12-17

    申请号:US12770980

    申请日:2010-04-30

    IPC分类号: B21D11/00

    摘要: Systems, devices and methods are provided for bending an elongate member used in association with a medical procedure. In one form, a device for bending an elongate member includes a support platform and a plurality of engaging members positioned on the support platform. Each of the plurality of engaging members includes at least one engaging portion configured for positioning in contact with the elongate member. Each of the plurality of engaging members is movable in at least three directions relative to the support platform to form one or more bends in the elongate member. In one aspect, the elongate member is formed of a heat deformable material and the device includes a heating member configured to apply heat to one or more portions of the elongate member to facilitate bending. However, other embodiments, forms and applications are also envisioned.

    摘要翻译: 提供了用于弯曲与医疗程序相关联使用的细长构件的系统,装置和方法。 在一种形式中,用于弯曲细长构件的装置包括支撑平台和定位在支撑平台上的多个接合构件。 多个接合构件中的每一个包括构造成用于与细长构件接触定位的至少一个接合部分。 多个接合构件中的每一个可相对于支撑平台在至少三个方向上移动,以在细长构件中形成一个或多个弯曲部。 在一个方面,细长构件由热变形材料形成,并且该装置包括加热构件,该加热构件构造成将热量施加到细长构件的一个或多个部分以便于弯曲。 然而,也可以设想其他实施例,形式和应用。

    Anchor extenders for minimally invasive surgical procedures
    4.
    发明授权
    Anchor extenders for minimally invasive surgical procedures 有权
    用于微创外科手术的锚定器

    公开(公告)号:US08657825B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-02-25

    申请号:US13017679

    申请日:2011-01-31

    IPC分类号: A61B17/70

    CPC分类号: A61B17/88 A61B17/7089

    摘要: A method for stabilizing bony structures comprises attaching a bone anchor with a first extender extending therefrom and having a receiving portion to a first vertebra. A second bone anchor is then attached to a second extender extending therefrom and having a receiving portion to a second vertebra. A connecting element is manipulated into a desired position relative to the first bone anchor and the second bone anchor and into a pathway defined in the second extender. A securing member is delivered through a passage in the first extender. The connecting element is secured in the receiving portion of the first bone anchor with the securing member. The second extender is manipulated so that it contacts the connecting element. The second vertebra is moved toward the connecting element while the second extender is contacting the connecting element until the connecting element is seated in the receiving portion of the second bone anchor. The connecting element is secured in the receiving portion of the second bone anchor. Finally, the first extender is disengaged from the first bone anchor and the second extender is disengaged from the second bone anchor.

    摘要翻译: 一种用于稳定骨骼结构的方法包括将骨锚固件与从其延伸的第一延伸器附接并且具有接收部分到第一椎骨。 然后将第二骨锚附接到从其延伸的第二延伸部并且具有到第二椎骨的接收部分。 连接元件相对于第一骨锚和第二骨锚被操纵到期望的位置并且进入限定在第二延伸器中的通路​​中。 固定构件通过第一延伸器中的通道输送。 连接元件用固定构件固定在第一骨锚的接收部分中。 第二个扩展器被操纵以使其与连接元件接触。 第二椎骨朝向连接元件移动,而第二延伸器与连接元件接触,直到连接元件位于第二骨锚的接纳部分中。 连接元件固定在第二骨锚的接收部分中。 最后,第一扩张器从第一骨锚脱离并且第二延伸器与第二骨锚分离。

    Bone anchor extenders
    6.
    发明授权
    Bone anchor extenders 有权
    骨锚延伸器

    公开(公告)号:US08617218B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-12-31

    申请号:US13107181

    申请日:2011-05-13

    IPC分类号: A61B17/70

    CPC分类号: A61B17/7085 A61B17/7076

    摘要: In one form, systems and methods for positioning a connecting member adjacent the spinal column include at least one anchor that is engageable to bony structure and has a receiver for receiving the connecting member. A pair of elongated members is engaged to the receiver and defines a pathway that extends proximally from the receiver. The connecting member is movable along the elongated members to the receiver of the bone anchor. The elongated members are removable from the receiver of the bone anchor after the connecting member is positioned in the receiver to provide a low profile anchor and connecting member assembly when finally implanted in the patient. However, other embodiments, forms and applications are also envisioned.

    摘要翻译: 在一种形式中,用于将连接构件定位成邻近脊柱的系统和方法包括至少一个可接合骨结构并具有用于接收连接构件的接收器的锚。 一对细长构件接合到接收器并且限定从接收器向近侧延伸的路径。 连接构件可沿着细长构件移动到骨锚的接收器。 在将连接构件定位在接收器中之后,细长构件可从骨锚固体的接收器移除,以在最终植入患者体内时提供低轮廓的锚固件和连接构件组件。 然而,也可以设想其他实施例,形式和应用。