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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 09, 2014
Filed:
Apr. 20, 2012
Y. King Liu, Petaluma, CA (US);
Jan R. Lau, Windsor, CA (US);
Judson E. Threlkeld, Camas, WA (US);
Michael T. Lyster, Riverwoods, IL (US);
Y. King Liu, Petaluma, CA (US);
Jan R. Lau, Windsor, CA (US);
Judson E. Threlkeld, Camas, WA (US);
Michael T. Lyster, Riverwoods, IL (US);
Osseon LLC, Granby, CT (US);
Abstract
Methods and devices for augmenting bone, such as in performing vertebroplasty are disclosed. A bone cement injection needle is provided, having a laterally deflectable distal end. The distal end may be provided with a cavity creation element, such as an inflatable balloon. Systems are also disclosed, including the steerable injection needle, introducer and stylet. The system may additionally include a cement delivery gun, one-time use disposable cement cartridges and a cement mixing chamber. Methods are also disclosed.