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US 2016/0310288 A1Published application
Inflatable multi-chambered devices and methods of treatment using ths same
AssigneeGlobus Medical, Inc.
InventorsAnthony Wirtel, III, Mark Borden
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Abstract
Inflatable multi-chambered devices are provided for repairing or replacing spinal discs and distracting neighboring vertebral elements. Also included are cushioning devices that may be used in a joint replacement device cushioning system. Further included are kits and systems that include such devices, methods for making such devices, and methods of treating patients in need of such devices. Examples further include cosmetic augmentation and restoration devices.
Claims20
A surgical method comprising:
- inserting a multi-chambered inflatable implant into a disc space of a patient in a deflated configuration;
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- inflating one or more of the chambers of the multi-chambered implant within the disc space of the patient to form an inflated implant,
- wherein the implant includes a pressure detector configured to detect pressure within at least one of the chambers.
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A surgical method comprising:
- inserting a multi-chambered inflatable implant into a disc space of a patient in a deflated configuration;
- adding a filling material into a filling manifold of the implant to inflate one or more of the chambers of the multi-chambered implant within the disc space of the patient to form an inflated implant, wherein the implant includes a pressure detector configured to detect pressure within at least one of the chambers;
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- upon reaching a desired pressure, sealing the implant to prevent the filling material from entering or exiting one or more of the chambers.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.