Spinal tissue distraction devices
CA 2617872 C · Owner: Izi Medical Products, Llc · Inventors: Schaller, Laurent
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Spinal tissue distraction devices (136) that include an elongated member which has a pre- deployed configuration for insertion between tissue layers and a deployed configuration in which the elongated member by change of configuration, forms a helical or spiral support structure (141) for separating and supporting layers of spinal tissue. The distraction devices may also limit and direct the movement of flowable material to substantially reduce extravasation.
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- Filed August 15, 2006 and granted December 24, 2013. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended August 15, 2026.
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