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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 05, 2024
Filed:
Mar. 11, 2020
Applicant:
Spinal Elements, Inc., Carlsbad, CA (US);
Inventors:
Jason Blain, Encinitas, CA (US);
Christopher Newton, San Diego, CA (US);
Gregory Martin, Encinitas, CA (US);
Assignee:
Spinal Elements, Inc., Carlsbad, CA (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
A61B 17/70 (2006.01); A61B 17/82 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
A61B 17/7064 (2013.01); A61B 17/82 (2013.01);
Abstract
In some embodiments, a device for reinforcement of a facet joint is provided. The device comprises a lumen configured to receive a fastener member. In some embodiments, a second segment comprises a second lumen configured to receive a fastener member or fastener. In some embodiments, kits are provided with a fastener member and a facet reinforcement device. Methods are also provided for treating a spine. In some embodiments, the fastener member is placed through both articular processes of a facet joint and a facet reinforcement device.