An intervertebral disc device is provided comprising a probe capable of being extended from a distal end of an introducer that is percutaneously delivered into an interior of an intervertebral disc, the probe forming a loop when extended from the distal end of the introducer, the loop having first and second proximal ends external to the introducer which are brought together adjacent the introducer distal end to form the loop by the proximal ends being either attached to or entering the distal end of the introducer; and a proximal handle for externally causing the probe to be extended from the distal end of the introducer and externally guiding the probe within an intervertebral disc.
申请公布号
WO02098300(A3)
申请公布日期
2003.12.18
申请号
WO2002US17503
申请日期
2002.06.04
申请人
ORATEC INTERVENTIONS, INC.;SHARKEY, HUGH, R.;UCHIDA, ANDY;TO, KEVIN;ASHLEY, JOHN, E.;LE, LE, T.
发明人
SHARKEY, HUGH, R.;UCHIDA, ANDY;TO, KEVIN;ASHLEY, JOHN, E.;LE, LE, T.