Depuy Synthes Products, Inc.

Medos International Sarl

Depuy Spine, Inc.

Chris Mickiewicz

Michael Alan Fisher

Michael J O'Neil

Michael D Sorrenti

Eric Biester

Alec Manson

Kevin Yeamans

Randy Betz, Jr

Riley Hawkins

Biplanar forceps reducer instruments and methods are disclosed herein. The instruments disclosed herein can engage an implant, such as a bone anchor receiver head, and reduce or move a spinal fixation element, such as a rod, in two planes to move the rod into a channel formed in the receiver head. Further, the biplanar forceps reducer instruments disclosed herein can allow for introduction and tightening of a set screw using an inserter that can pass through a cannulated tube of the reducer. The low profile and biplanar reduction functionality can allow a single type of reducer instrument to couple with each bone anchor along a spinal fixation construct and remain in position until the construct is secured in position.

Biplanar forceps reducers and methods of use

A syringe having an energy source disposed therein is disclosed. The syringe is capable of both the delivery and/or aspiration of materials as well as the delivery of an effective amount of various types of energy to a target to produce a desired result. A method utilizing the syringe to administer materials and to deliver energy to the material is also disclosed.

Syringe with energy delivery component and method of use

This invention relates to an expandable intervertebral fusion cage and a method for its use for spinal fusion that reduces annular, vertebral body and cage damage and that is compatible with anterior, posterior as well as minimally invasive surgical techniques.

Expandable fusion cage

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Bridgewater, MA, United States of America

Chris Mickiewicz