发明名称 |
ARTIFICIAL INTERVERTEBRAL DISC |
摘要 |
Devices and methods for manufacturing devices for treating degenerated and/o r traumatized intervertebral discs are disclosed. Artificial discs and components of discs may include an artificial nucleus and/or an artificial annulus and may be comprised of shape memory materials synthesized to achiev e desired mechanical and physical properties. An artificial nucleus and/or annulus according to the invention may comprise a hollow body that may be filled with a curable material for deployment. A hollow body according to th e invention may comprise one or more partitions to define one or more chambers and may comprise means for directing the flow of material within said hollow body.
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申请公布号 |
CA2548993(A1) |
申请公布日期 |
2005.06.09 |
申请号 |
CA20042548993 |
申请日期 |
2004.11.19 |
申请人 |
SYNECOR, LLC |
发明人 |
WILLIAMS, MICHAEL S.;SMITH, JEFFREY A.;HOLBROOK, KEVIN D. |
分类号 |
A61F2/44;A61F;A61F2/00;A61F2/30 |
主分类号 |
A61F2/44 |
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