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Surgery > Instruments > Orthopedic Instrumentation > Means For Use In Bone Reperation > Prosthesis Insertor Or Extractor Prosthesis Insertor Or ExtractorProsthesis Insertor Or Extractor patent applications listed are from June 2005 to current and include Date, Patent Application Number, Patent Title, Patent Abstract summary and are linked to the corresponding patent application page.11/23/06 - 20060264968 - Devices and techniques for a posterior lateral disc space approach This invention relates to devices and instruments for implant insertion through a posterior lateral opening to the disc space. The instruments include an implant inserter, and the devices include a spinal fusion implant engageable by the implant inserter. The implant provides bilateral support of the adjacent vertebrae when inserted into ... 11/02/06 - 20060247655 - Instrument to insert a prosthetic implant Devices and methods to insert a prosthetic implant into an intervertebral disc space. The device may comprise pivotally connected channel members and a locking mechanism pivotally connected to the channel members. The locking mechanism may comprise a latch that engages a slot in the sidewalls of a channel member to ... 10/19/06 - 20060235426 - Instruments, implants and methods for positioning implants into a spinal disc space Instruments, implants and methods are provided for positioning spinal implants in a spinal disc space between adjacent vertebrae. The instruments provide a low profile engagement with the implants and facilitate insertion while minimizing tissue retraction and exposure of the tissue and neural elements to the instrumentation in the approach to ... 09/07/06 - 20060200166 - Bone implants and methods The disclosure provides implants, instruments and methods for bone fusion procedures. In some embodiments, the implants are particularly advantageous for use between opposing vertebral bodies to facilitate stabilization or arthrodesis of an intervertebral joint. The implants include, at least, a support component that provides structural support during fusion. In a ... 09/07/06 - 20060200165 - Acetabular shell removal instrument An acetabular shell or cup removal instrument is disclosed. The instrument includes a first end capable of being received within an acetabular cup and a cutting element pivotally attached. Cutting motion is provided to the instrument by a powered handpiece, so that the cutting element is capable of cutting a ... 08/17/06 - 20060184178 - Orthopedic implant rod reduction tool set and method A tool set for implanting a rod in a human spine in conjunction with bone screws. The tool set includes a pair of end guide tools that receive opposite ends of the rod in channels and under manipulation by a surgeon facilitate transport of the rod toward the bone screws ... 08/03/06 - 20060173466 - Apparatus and method for manipulating a flexible strand and soft tissue replacement during surgery An system and method for performing a surgery, such as an anterior-cruciate-ligament replacement surgery, where a flexible strand insertion rod can co-operate with a U-Guide apparatus to insert a flexible strand into a tunnel formed in a bone portion. A soft tissue replacement can be affixed to one end of ... 08/03/06 - 20060173465 - Apparatus and method for manipulating a flexible strand and soft tissue replacement during surgery An apparatus and method is disclosed for performing a surgery, such as an orthopedic surgery. The apparatus can include a guide portion and an alignment portion. The guide portion can assist in positioning the alignment portion to assist in aligning an implant. The implant can be aligned and positioned to ... 07/27/06 - 20060167463 - Implant assembly device This invention relates generally to systems for the internal fixation of bone fractures, and particularly, to equipment associated with the insertion of intramedullary fracture fixation devices such as those used in the treatment of long bone fractures, such as for example fractures of the femur, tibia, humerus, etc. An implant ... 07/13/06 - 20060155297 - Driver assembly for simultaneous axial delivery of spinal implants Tools for use in the deployment of spinal implant assemblies such as spinal motion preservation assemblies adapted for use in a spinal motion segment are disclosed including the process for delivering and assembling the spinal motion preservation assemblies in the spinal motion segment via an axial channel created with a ... 07/06/06 - 20060149286 - Bone anchor implantation device Bone anchor implantation devices and methods for their use are disclosed. The bone anchor implantation devices have an ergonometric and/or rotatable handle. The bone anchor implantation devices and methods find particular application for implanting a bone anchor for maintaining or improving urinary continence by suspending or stabilizing the bladder neck. ... 07/06/06 - 20060149285 - Inserter for minimally invasive joint surgery An acetabular impactor aids a surgeon in controlling the installation of an acetabular cup prosthesis having a central, female aperture. The impactor includes an impactor head, housing and a locking mechanism. The housing is attached to the impactor head, the housing enclosing a drive train having, at a far end, ... 07/06/06 - 20060149284 - Insertion device and method for inserting a member within the body A device for positioning and attaching a member within a patient. The device includes a handle and a connector. The handle comprises relatively movable first and second sections. The connector includes an alignment surface that may have an outwardly-extending mount. The connector further includes a pair of arms having an ... 05/04/06 - 20060095046 - Devices and methods for explantation of intervertebral disc implants Methods and devices are provided for the explantation of spinal implants. A cutting tool may be extended into the spinal implant. The spinal implant may be cut into pieces and the pieces removed. ... 05/04/06 - 20060095045 - Methods for explantation of intervertebral disc implants Methods and devices are provided for the explantation of spinal implants. A cutting tool may be extended into the spinal implant. The spinal implant may be disintegrated into pieces and the pieces removed. ... 04/27/06 - 20060089656 - Revision instruments A system for removing an implant from between a pair of vertebral bodies comprises a removal shaft. The removal shaft includes a threaded shaft portion and is coupled to a spreader block. A connector body is threadedly coupled to the threaded shaft portion. The system further includes a first removal ... 04/20/06 - 20060085011 - Instrument system for the insertion of intervertebral disk implants The invention relates to an instrument system for the insertion of intervertebral disk implants including two implant plates and one implant core comprising at least one trial unit including two trial elements of preferably plate shape for the determination of an implant suitable for the respective patient, at least one ... 04/20/06 - 20060085010 - Minimally invasive method and apparatus for placing facet screws and fusing adjacent vertebrae The present invention provides a minimally invasive apparatus for placing screws across a facet joint between adjacent first and second vertebrae. The apparatus includes a first K-wire for inserting into the spinous process of the first vertebrae and a first fixation block removably connected to the first K-wire. The apparatus ... 04/13/06 - 20060079909 - Instruments and methods for bone anchor engagement and spinal rod reduction An instrument for engaging a bone anchor may include a first implant engaging member having a proximal end and a distal end and a second implant engaging member having a proximal end and a distal end. The second implant engaging member may be integrally connected to the first implant engaging ... 04/13/06 - 20060079908 - Minimally invasive method and apparatus for placing facet screws and fusing adjacent vertebrae An example apparatus places translaminar screws across a facet joint between adjacent first and second vertebrae in a minimally invasive surgical procedure. The apparatus includes a first K-wire, a second K-wire, a first fixation block, a second fixation block, a support block, a first rod member, a second rod member, ... 03/23/06 - 20060064107 - Distractor for lumbar insertion instrument An instrument and method are disclosed for inserting an artificial intervertebral disc implant having upper and lower parts and a pivot element therebetween into an intervertebral space. The instrument has a mounting structure, and an elongated upper arm and elongated lower arms, the arms being pivotally attached to the mounting ... 03/16/06 - 20060058808 - Surgical instrument So that a surgical instrument for inserting an intervertebral implant into an intervertebral space between two adjacent vertebral bodies of two vertebrae of a human or animal spinal column, wherein the intervertebral implant comprises a first abutment element for abutment against one of the two adjacent vertebral bodies as well ... 02/16/06 - 20060036261 - Insertion guide for a spinal implant A spinal implant insertion guide is disclosed. The insertion guide includes at least one channel suitable for receiving and facilitating movement of a spinal implant into an intervertebral space between two vertebrae and a portion suitable for insertion into the intervertebral space. In embodiments for use with spinal implant having ... 02/16/06 - 20060036260 - Instrument for guiding a rod into an implant in a spinal fixation system An instrument for guiding a spinal rod into a rod-receiving portion of an implant comprises a linear portion comprising two relatively moveable shafts, an actuator portion coupled to the linear portion for moving the spinal rod relative to the implant and a handle portion for moving the shafts to actuate ... 02/09/06 - 20060030862 - Intervertebral prosthesis placement instrument The invention concerns an intervertebral prosthesis placement instrument which can be used to facilitate accurate positioning of a spinal disc prosthesis between adjacent spinal vertebrae. The instrument (10) has opposed jaws 12 formed with tips (24) that are shaped for insertion between the vertebrae. The jaws can be moved apart ... 02/09/06 - 20060030861 - Methods and devices for retracting tissue in minimally invasive surgery Minimally invasive methods and devices are described for providing access to a surgical site proximate the anterior region of a patient's spine. In an exemplary embodiment, the device is a cannula that includes a distal end adapted to mate with the anterior surface of a vertebra. An exemplary method includes ... 02/09/06 - 20060030860 - Artificial disc inserter An instrument for inserting an implant is provided. The implant includes a protrusion having a protrusion width for extending into a portion of a bone structure. The instrument includes an elongated member and a first member connected to the elongated member. The first member is adapted for selectively engaging the ... 02/09/06 - 20060030859 - Targeting apparatus for bone fixation device Apparatus is provided for use with a bone fixation device. The apparatus includes a targeting device, adapted to aid in fixation of the bone fixation device to a bone of a subject. The targeting device includes a coupling element, adapted to couple the targeting device to the bone fixation device. ... 02/02/06 - 20060025777 - Surgical instrument for the introduction of a multi-component intervertebral prosthesis The invention concerns a surgical instrument for the introduction of an intervertebral prosthesis (10) consisting of at least three components, namely, two prosthesis plates (14, 16) and a prosthesis core (12), which has a U-shaped holder (30) at the distal end of a gripping element (20) into which holder the ... 01/19/06 - 20060015119 - Positioning system with cannulated implant A positioning system for placing an implant into a cavity of a bone, comprising a cannulated implant that is substantially smaller in the implanting area than the cavity and a positioning device that can hold the implant in a settable position in the cavity. ... 01/12/06 - 20060009780 - Percutaneous registration apparatus and method for use in computer-assisted surgical navigation An apparatus and procedures for percutaneous placement of surgical implants and instruments such as, for example, screws, rods, wires and plates into various body parts using image guided surgery. An apparatus for use with a surgical navigation system, an attaching device rigidly connected to a body part, such as the ... 01/05/06 - 20060004378 - Subtalar arthroeresis implant trial system In accordance with a particular embodiment of the present invention, an implantation tool includes an elongate inner shaft having first and second ends. The tool also includes a first post coupled to the elongate inner shaft proximate the first end of the elongate inner shaft. The first post is configured ... 01/05/06 - 20060004377 - Insertion instrument for cervical prostheses An insertion instrument for a multi-part intervertebral endoprosthesis includes two closure plates and a sliding core arranged between these, said insertion instrument having a handgrip part, gripping members which hold the closure plates between them, and a force-receiving part for applying an insertion force to the intervertebral endoprosthesis, the gripping ... 01/05/06 - 20060004376 - Device for inserting implants A device for inserting implants comprises an elongate, hollow shank with a gripping head at one end to grip and hold an implant. The gripping head includes a movable jaw operatively connected to a drive shaft such that rotation of the drive shaft causes the movable jaw to move. The ... 12/29/05 - 20050288680 - Noninvasive devices, methods and systems for shrinking of tissues The invention provides improved devices, methods, and systems for shrinking of collagenated tissues, particularly for treating urinary incontinence in a noninvasive manner by directing energy to a patient's own support tissues. This energy heats fascia and other collagenated support tissues, causing them to contract. The energy can be applied intermittently, ... 12/15/05 - 20050277942 - Method and apparatus for delivering a prosthetic fabric into a patient An introducer and method for delivering a prosthetic fabric into a patient. The introducer includes a delivery tube having a distal end adapted to be inserted into the patient and a lumen that receives the prosthetic fabric. A loader may be provided to reconfigure the prosthetic fabric from a first ... 11/03/05 - 20050245940 - Implant placement locator instrument An implant placement locator instrument includes an elongated handle member that has a first end and a second end, at least one of the first end and the second end being an operative end. The operative end includes a base having a footprint of an implant post. The base has ... 10/20/05 - 20050234471 - Clamping device for bone fixation elements A device for clamping fixation elements, which have been inserted into bone, for manipulating fragments of a fractured bone. The device incorporating a hollow body with a cavity having a wall, a clamping body moveable within the cavity between a first position and a second position, and a clamping device ... 10/20/05 - 20050234470 - Method and instrumentation for performing minimally invasive hip arthroplasty A method of implanting a modular hip stem implant having a stem portion and a body portion into a medullary canal of a patient's femur utilizing a two-incision technique. The stem portion is inserted through an anterior incision and the body portion is inserted through a posterior incision where they ... 09/15/05 - 20050203539 - Navigated stemmed orthopaedic implant inserter A navigated stemmed orthopaedic implant inserter and method are presented for use with a surgical navigation system. ... 09/15/05 - 20050203538 - Surgical instrument for implants An implant insertion device includes a handle, an insertion rod attached to the handle, and an implant gripper attached to the insertion rod. The implant gripper includes a gripping surface that has a movable pin and a fixed pin. The implant insertion device also includes a pin actuator so that ... 09/01/05 - 20050192589 - Devices and methods for inserting a spinal fixation element A method for introducing a spinal fixation element between two bone anchors includes engaging a spinal fixation element to a shaft of an instrument, positioning the shaft of the instrument through a sidewall opening of a first percutaneous access device connected to a first bone anchor and through a side ... 08/11/05 - 20050177172 - Method and apparatus for performing a minimally invasive total hip arthroplasty A method and apparatus for performing a minimally invasive total hip arthroplasty including an acetabular cup inserter is provided. The cup inserter is utilized for securing a prosthetic acetabular component thereto for implantation into a hip joint. The acetabular cup inserter includes a frame having an offset frame leg to ... 07/28/05 - 20050165408 - Methods and instrumentation for inserting intervertebral grafts and devices Instruments for inserting an implant in a space between adjacent bony portions include upper and lower guide members separated by a spreader with the implant positioned forwardly of the spreader. The spreader is movable forwardly between the guide members with a drive member to position the implant in a space ... 07/07/05 - 20050149049 - Exchange system for soft tissue access pathway Disclosed are surgical tools, tool sets and methods for percutaneously accessing and preparing treatment sites within the spine for subsequent treatment procedures. The treatment site may be an inter-vertebral motion segments in the lumbar and sacral regions of the spine. The tool set may comprise introducer tools and bone dilators ... 07/07/05 - 20050149048 - Surgical instrument of the releaser type for a spinal implant A surgical instrument for removal of an immobilizing element includes a main body having a guide tube integral with a fixed handle and having elastic elements for securing the surgical instrument on the head, a locking tube sliding on the guide tube and having elements for immobilizing the surgical instrument ... 07/07/05 - 20050149047 - Method of attaching an implant to an impactor A method and apparatus for implanting acetabular components into an acetabulum utilizing a minimally invasive incision. The method and apparatus utilize a subatmospheric pressure formed in a hollow passage of an elongate body to secure an acetabular shell to a shell-engaging head removably attached to a coupler end of the ... 07/07/05 - 20050149046 - Repair of spinal annular defects and annulo-nucleoplasty regeneration The invention relates to the repair of spinal annular defects. An appartatus comprises a scaffold comprised of a biodurable, resiliently compressible, elastomeric reticulated composition to obliterate spinal/vertabral connective tissue defects, to obliterate spinal-annular nuclear tissue defects, and for spinal annulo-nucleoplasty regeneration. The apparatus comprises an at least partially cylindrical member. ... 06/30/05 - 20050143749 - Inserter instrument and implant clip A method and apparatus assisting safe one-handed insertion of an implant. An implant implantation device has a frame which includes a trigger mechanism, an outer sleeve mechanically coupled to the frame, an inner shaft having a grabber for mechanically engaging an implant, the inner shaft slidably disposed within the outer ... 06/16/05 - 20050131421 - Methods and devices for minimally invasive spinal fixation element placement Minimally invasive methods and devices for introducing a spinal fixation element into a surgical site in a patient's spinal column are provided. In general, the method involves advancing a spinal fixation element in a first, lengthwise orientation along a pathway extending from a minimally invasive percutaneous incision to a spinal ... 06/16/05 - 20050131420 - Pivoting implant holder A medical inserter tool is provided for introducing medical implants into a surgical site, preferably using minimally invasive techniques. The inserter tool can have a variety of configurations, but in general, the inserter tool should be effective to engage and manipulate the implant into two or more positions. In an ... 06/16/05 - 20050131419 - Pivoting implant holder A medical inserter tool is provided for introducing medical implants into a surgical site, preferably using minimally invasive techniques. The inserter tool can have a variety of configurations, but in general, the inserter tool should be effective to engage and manipulate the implant into two or more positions. In an ... 06/09/05 - 20050124999 - Device and method for radial delivery of a structural element A device for delivery of a structural element to a destination is disclosed. The device comprises a channel and a plunger slidably positioned inside the channel. The channel has a proximal end, a distal end, and a barrier formed across the channel at the distal end. The plunger is adapted ... 06/09/05 - 20050124998 - Femoral impactor-extractor A femoral impactor-extractor and method includes a body having an elongated passageway extending from a proximal end to a distal end, an elongated post positioned in such passageway for longitudinal movement therein and extending from a threaded proximal end to a distal end having an enlarged flange with a greater ... 06/02/05 - 20050119666 - Orthopedic and dental implant system and method A system for removing osteal cement and prosthetic joint components in connection with a prosthetic joint revision includes a controller connected to and controlling operation of a transducer, such as a surgical saw or drill. A tool mounted on the transducer is adapted for engaging the prosthetic joint cement mantel ... 06/02/05 - 20050119665 - Instrumentation for insertion of an inter-vertebral prosthesis An instrument for inserting an intervertebral prosthesis, comprising two prosthesis holders which are connected by a parellel guide and can be spread apart from one another and are intended to receive a pair of prosthesis plates. The first prosthesis holder is arranged fixedly on an elongate instrument body. The second ... ### FreshPatents.com Support |