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US 2019/0224018 A1Published application
Inflatable multi-chambered devices and methods of treatment using the 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 system comprising:
- a multi-chambered inflatable implant having a deflated configuration and an inflated configuration, the multi-chambered inflatable implant having a plurality of chambers and a single filling manifold having a plurality of holes and a rotatable valve, each of the plurality of holes being aligned with a corresponding opening in a respective one of the plurality of chambers;
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- a pressure detector configured to detect pressure within at least one of the chambers.
A system for repairing or replacing spinal discs, the system comprising:
- a multi-chambered inflatable implant having a deflated configuration and an inflated configuration, the multi-chambered inflatable implant having a plurality of chambers;
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- a pressure detector configured to detect pressure within at least one of the chambers.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.