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Matsuura, David G.

Walter Dean Gillespie

David G Matsuura

Philip Simpson

John E Ashley

George Albert Mansfield

Rudy A Pretti

Murali P Kadaba

Thomas Grotz

James F Marino

Damien J Shulock

Selise M Pastore

Corbett W Stone

Dennis Crandall

George A Mansfield, Jr

Philip J Simpson

Eric V Schmid

Andrew Morris

Richard G Morton

Richard C Ujazdowski

Kevin Gerald Connors

Thomas R Jackson

Robert F Eisele

Tom A Watson

Gary R Dulak

Joan Zeltinger

Steven C Howard

Sheila K Wallin

Orlando M Padilla

Edward T Bullister

Thomas D Steiger

Donald K Brandom

Keith Allen Esser

Timothy S Dyer

Bryan George Moosman

John Dang Nguyen

Allen R Newman

Curtis L Rettig

Taras Worona

Alex P Ivaschenko

Gregory M Smith

Daniel Moore

Joseph Anthony DiPari

Mark P Costa

Hao Chen

David A R Kanbergs

Kathleen Chancellor-Maddison

Roy Zhao

Bernard C B Lim

Jennifer M Simpson

Deborah A Simpson

Chris K Salvino

Jim Trinchera

James A Trinchera

George A Iii Mansfield

George A Mansfield

Phlip J Simpson

A spinal implant which is configured to be deployed between adjacent vertebral bodies. The implant has at least one extendable support element with a retracted configuration to facilitate deployment of the implant and an extended configuration so as to expand the implant and effectively distract the disc space, stabilize the motion segments and eliminate pathologic spine motion. The implant has a minimal dimension in its unexpanded state that is smaller than the dimensions of the neuroforamen through which it typically passes to be deployed within the intervertebral space. The implant is provided with a locking system having a plurality of linked locking elements that work in unison to lock the implant in an extended configuration. Bone engaging anchors also may be provided to ensure secure positioning.

Lockable spinal implant

Disclosed herein is a valve assembly comprising a male luer end portion and a female luer end portion and a passage for the transfer of fluids extending between the male and female luer end portions, valve means movable between a first position, in which the passage is closed, and a second position, in which the passage is open, biasing means for biasing the valve means toward the first position, and actuating means extending into the male luer end portion and coupled to the valve means to actuate the valve means when a female luer end portion of a medical accessory is engaged with the male luer end portion.

Medical connector with internal valve member movable within male projection

Adjustable distraction cage with linked locking mechanisms

An insertion handle for medical implants includes a handle with an elongate shaft extending therefrom and connection means for the implant disposed at the end of the shaft opposite the handle. The connection means includes a pivotable attachment for the implant that is controlled remotely from the handle. Both angle of the implant with respect to the handle and shaft as well as the attachment may be separately controlled and adjusted. Remote angular adjustment facilitates insertion of implants in to small surgical sites because the orientation of the implant may be repeatedly, remotely adjusted as the implant is inserted. Connectors may also be provided at the engagement surface between the handle and implant in order to provide communication with the implant or surgical site. The connectors also may serve as torque bearing members to avoid the need for separate torque bearing means such as keyways and the like.

Insertion handle for surgical implants

Medical connector with internal valve member movable within male luer projection

Medical valve connector

A system for sealing a hole in a body, comprising a generally cylindrical mesh formed from a plurality of helical strands which is inserted into the hole, with at least one end of the cylindrical mesh being moved least partially through an interior portion of the cylindrical shaped mesh such that the mesh expands radially outwards against sides of the hole.

Annulotomy closure device and related methods

A spinal implant which is configured to be deployed between adjacent vertebral bodies. The implant has at least one extendable support element with a retracted configuration to facilitate deployment of the implant and an extended configuration so as to expand the implant and effectively distract the disc space, stabilize the motion segments and eliminate pathologic spine motion. Angular deformities can also be corrected, and natural curvatures restored. Preferably, the implant has a minimal dimension in its unexpanded state that is smaller than the dimensions of the neuroforamen through which it typically passes to be deployed within the intervertebral space. The implant is provided with a locking system preferably having a plurality of locking elements to lock the implant in an extended configuration. Bone engaging anchors also may be provided to ensure secure positioning.

Hydraulically actuated expanding spine cage with extendable locking anchor

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San Diego, CA, United States of America

Walter Dean Gillespie