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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 18, 2024
Filed:
Aug. 20, 2021
Moskowitz Family Llc, Rockville, MD (US);
Ahmnon D. Moskowitz, Rockville, MD (US);
Mosheh T. Moskowitz, Rockville, MD (US);
Pablo A. Valdivia Y. Alvarado, Cambridge, MA (US);
Eric Sugalski, Arlington, MA (US);
Nathan C. Moskowitz, Rockville, MD (US);
David Schoon, Rockville, MD (US);
Moskowitz Family LLC, Rockville, MD (US);
Abstract
A unique, universal Zero-Profile Expandable Intervertebral Spacer (ZP-EIS) device for fusion and distraction throughout the entire spine is provided which can be inserted via anterior, anterolateral, lateral, far lateral or posterior surgical approaches dependent on the need and preference. Multiple ZP-EIS embodiments each with unique mechanisms of calibrated expansion are provided. Two of these embodiments incorporate bi-directional fixating transvertebral (BDFT) screws and five other embodiments do not incorporate BDFT screws. A tool for implantation into the intervertebral device and calibrated device expansion is also disclosed.