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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 21, 2014
Filed:
Sep. 26, 2006
Joseph C. Cauthen, Iii, Gainesville, FL (US);
Matthew M. Burns, Orono, MN (US);
Lawrence W. Wales, Maplewood, MN (US);
Brian L. Dukart, Brooklyn Park, MN (US);
Bradley J. Wessman, Wilmington, NC (US);
Rodney L. Houfburg, Prior Lake, MN (US);
Ishmael Bentley, Eagan, MN (US);
Joseph C. Cauthen, III, Gainesville, FL (US);
Matthew M. Burns, Orono, MN (US);
Lawrence W. Wales, Maplewood, MN (US);
Brian L. Dukart, Brooklyn Park, MN (US);
Bradley J. Wessman, Wilmington, NC (US);
Rodney L. Houfburg, Prior Lake, MN (US);
Ishmael Bentley, Eagan, MN (US);
Anulex Technologies, Inc., Minnetonka, MN (US);
Abstract
Apparatus and methods for treating or repairing an intervertebral disc are disclosed. The apparatus and methods may be used to treat or repair a tear, rent, incision or delamination of the annulus fibrosus of an intervertebral disc. The apparatus and methods can employ anchor deployment apparatus, fixation apparatus and patches positioned in or on aspects of an intervertebral disc for treatment or repair of the intervertebral disc or its components.