Globus Medical. has filed a patent for a tissue distraction system involving distraction blades and bone pins for surgical procedures like spinal fusion. The system aims to improve tissue retraction and bone distraction during surgeries. GlobalData’s report on Globus Medical gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Improved instruments for bone distraction and tissue retraction during surgery
The patent application (Publication Number: US20240032906A1) describes a tissue distraction system that includes a distraction blade and a bone pin with specific features. The distraction blade is designed to distract tissue, while the bone pin consists of a lower threaded portion for insertion into a vertebral body, a flange to support the distraction blade, and an upper threaded portion for the blade to rest on. The bone pin also includes different sets of upper threads and a smooth, non-threaded portion to facilitate its function within the system.
Furthermore, the system incorporates a locking nut to secure the upper threaded portion of the bone pin, along with additional features such as a retractor frame with an adjustable arm to grip the distraction blade. The design of the distraction blade includes a partially open ring for receiving the bone pin, while the locking nut features a circumferential flange for support. Overall, the patent application outlines a comprehensive tissue distraction system with specific components and functionalities aimed at improving tissue distraction procedures, particularly in vertebral body applications.
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