Globus Medical has been granted a patent for an implant assembly designed to stabilize spinal elements. The assembly includes an expandable vertebral body replacement implant with outer cores that move when the inner core is actuated. A locking mechanism prevents collapse post-implantation. 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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Expandable vertebral body replacement implant for spinal stabilization
A recently granted patent (Publication Number: US11998455B2) discloses a method for stabilizing spinal elements using an implant assembly designed to be positioned between two vertebral bodies. The implant assembly includes an inner core with actuation capabilities to expand or collapse the first and second outer cores, which are equipped with mating rails to prevent rotation during expansion. The method involves engaging the first outer core with the first vertebral body and the second outer core with the second vertebral body, ensuring stability and support for the spinal elements.
Furthermore, the patent details additional features such as left-handed threading on one end of the inner core and right-handed threading on the other end, central holes for inserter instrument engagement, protrusions on the outer cores for vertebral body engagement, and a locking mechanism to secure the components in place. The implant assembly also includes removable end plates with undercuts for attachment to the outer cores, enhancing the overall stability of the spinal elements. These innovative design elements aim to provide a reliable and effective method for stabilizing spinal elements, offering potential benefits in the field of spinal surgery and treatment.
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