Joshua Stein

Title: Joshua Stein: Inventor in Percutaneous Spinal Fusion

Introduction

Joshua Stein is an inventor associated with Montvale, New Jersey, and Vb Spine US Opco LLC. His patent work addresses tools and methods for percutaneous spinal fusion.

Latest Patents

Stein is credited with 1 patent: “Systems and Methods for Percutaneous Spinal Fusion.” The invention describes a system with two spaced-apart blades connected by a coupling, creating a percutaneous pathway from a skin incision to an implanted pedicle fastener. The coupling may be C-shaped and include a flexible tab that engages holes along the blades.

The patent also describes supplemental access devices for situations in which one or both blades disconnect from the pedicle fastener. One design uses a tubular body with a channel to receive a blade. Another uses a gripping member with two legs that engage the fastener and a movable locking member that helps keep the legs engaged.

Career Highlights

Stein’s listed patent reflects work on percutaneous access and instrument design for spinal fusion procedures. The described devices aim to maintain or restore access to an implanted pedicle fastener when a blade becomes disconnected.

Collaborations

Stein’s listed coworkers include Abram Reitblat and Amir Ali Sharifi-Mehr. His patent is associated with Vb Spine US Opco LLC.

Conclusion

Joshua Stein’s patent focuses on percutaneous spinal fusion instruments, including blade couplings and supplemental access devices designed to support access to pedicle fasteners.