Bone fusion surgical system and method
AssigneeNeuropro Technologies, Inc.
InventorsBenjamin J. Remington, Gregory C. Stalcup, Kreigh R. Williams, Troy D. Knapp, Daniel R. Baker
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Abstract
A bone fusion method, system and device for insertion between bones that are to be fused together and/or in place of one or more of the bones, such as, for example, the vertebrae of a spinal column. The bone fusion device comprises one or more extendable tabs having a central rib. The bone fusion device includes one or more support channels configured to receive an insertion instrument that is then secured to the bone fusion device via a coupling mechanism. As a result, the coupled device is able to be securely positioned between vertebrae using the insertion instrument with minimal risk of slippage.
Claims23
A bone fusion surgical system for manipulating a bone fusion device in a desired location, the system comprising:
- a bone fusion device having a body with one or more device channels, a positioning element having a positioning aperture and one or more extendable tabs, wherein manipulation of the positioning element enables the tabs to be extended away from the body;
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- a rescue hook rod having an elongated arm with a base handle at a first end and a hook at a second end opposite the first end, wherein a surface of the base handle includes a first visual indicator that indicates an orientation of the hook with respect to the base handle.
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A method of operation of a bone fusion system, the method comprising:
- providing a bone fusion device in a desired location, the bone fusion device having a body with one or more device channels, a positioning element having a positioning aperture and one or more extendable tabs, wherein manipulation of the positioning element enables the tabs to be extended away from the body;
- providing a rescue hook rod having an elongated arm with a base handle at a first end and a hook at a second end opposite the first end, wherein a surface of the base handle includes a first visual indicator that indicates an orientation of the hook with respect to the base handle;
- coupling the rescue hook rod with the bone fusion device by inserting the hook into one of the device channels;
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- repositioning the bone fusion device by manipulating the rescue hook rod.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.