Patents Assigned to FBC Device ApS
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Publication number: 20210077274Abstract: An expandable spinal interbody implant is provided that includes first/second components that are movable between collapsed and expanded states. Spaced apart surfaces with defined radii are associated with one of the components and cooperate with slots defined in the other of the components. A locking mechanism, e.g., a locking screw, may secure the components in a desired relative orientation.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2020Publication date: March 18, 2021Applicant: FBC Device ApSInventor: Bruce H. Robie
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Publication number: 20200352614Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure are drawn to an apparatus, and related method, with an anti-backout feature. An exemplary apparatus described herein includes a block or plate formed with a cavity that is configured receive a device, wherein the block comprises at least two holes, and wherein each hole further comprises a first portion and a second portion; and an elongate lockout feature comprising first and second ends, wherein the first and second ends further comprise a cross-sectional profile, and wherein the first and second ends of the elongate lockout feature are seated within the respective at least two holes in the block to prevent the device from backing out of the cavity of the block.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2020Publication date: November 12, 2020Applicant: FBC Device ApSInventors: Michael Orabona, Andrew Galanis, Finn Bjarke Christensen, Bruce H. Robie
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Patent number: 10548646Abstract: An angulating spinal plate assembly for fixation and/or support of bones of the spinal column is provided. The angulating bone plate includes interleaved, arcuate sheets that facilitate relative motion between first/second elements. An implant assembly is also provided that includes an angulating bone plate and associated first/second intervertebral plates that extend therefrom. The angulating bone plate generally includes an interleaved elements, e.g., an upstanding tab that cooperates with opposing faces of an opening, that permit rotational movement as between first/second implant elements until a desired relative orientation is achieved. At such time, a fixation/locking element is generally employed to fix the first/second implant elements relative to each other. The rotational movement permitted is generally in multiple planes based on the cooperative arcuate surfaces provided in the disclosed elements, i.e., side-to-side and top-to-bottom freedoms of movement.Type: GrantFiled: November 24, 2015Date of Patent: February 4, 2020Assignee: FBC Device ApSInventors: Bruce H. Robie, Finn Bjarke Christensen, Jean Charles Le Huec
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Patent number: 10357375Abstract: A problem with total disc implant surgery appears to be the positioning of the implant which if not correct may lead to pain and eventually new surgery. The present invention relates to an improved disc implant for total disc replacement, that includes two inter-vertebral elements which are flexibly connected via a coupling mechanism. Following surgery, the relative movability of the two inter-vertebral elements is decreased overtime, as bone ingrowth occurring around the implant and specifically through osseointegrative sections gradually decrease the movability of the elements relative to each other. Following, the relative movability of the implant elements is replaced by fixation of the elements. The fixation has flowingly occurred in a position affected by the movement of the patient, and is thereby more acceptable to the patient.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2014Date of Patent: July 23, 2019Assignee: FBC Device ApSInventor: Finn Bjarke Christensen
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Publication number: 20190053832Abstract: An angulating spinal plate assembly for fixation and/or support of bones of the spinal column is provided. The angulating bone plate includes interleaved, arcuate sheets that facilitate relative motion between first/second elements. An implant assembly is also provided that includes an angulating bone plate and associated first/second intervertebral plates that extend therefrom. The angulating bone plate generally includes an interleaved elements, e.g., an upstanding tab that cooperates with opposing faces of an opening, that permit rotational movement as between first/second implant elements until a desired relative orientation is achieved. At such time, a fixation/locking element is generally employed to fix the first/second implant elements relative to each other. The rotational movement permitted is generally in multiple planes based on the cooperative arcuate surfaces provided in the disclosed elements, i.e., side-to-side and top-to-bottom freedoms of movement.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2018Publication date: February 21, 2019Applicant: FBC DEVICE APSInventors: Bruce H. Robie, Finn Bjarke Christensen, Jean Charles Le Huec
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Patent number: 10182851Abstract: An angulating spinal plate assembly for fixation and/or support of bones of the spinal column is provided. The angulating bone plate includes interleaved, arcuate sheets that facilitate relative motion between first/second elements. An implant assembly is also provided that includes an angulating bone plate and associated first/second intervertebral plates that extend therefrom. The angulating bone plate generally includes an interleaved elements, e.g., an upstanding tab that cooperates with opposing faces of an opening, that permit rotational movement as between first/second implant elements until a desired relative orientation is achieved. At such time, a fixation/locking element is generally employed to fix the first/second implant elements relative to each other. The rotational movement permitted is generally in multiple planes based on the cooperative arcuate surfaces provided in the disclosed elements, i.e., side-to-side and top-to-bottom freedoms of movement.Type: GrantFiled: November 24, 2015Date of Patent: January 22, 2019Assignee: FBC Device ApSInventors: Bruce H. Robie, Finn Bjarke Christensen, Jean Charles Le Huec
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Publication number: 20180325561Abstract: An angulating spinal plate assembly for fixation and/or support of bones of the spinal column is provided. The angulating bone plate includes interleaved, arcuate sheets that facilitate relative motion between first/second elements. An implant assembly is also provided that includes an angulating bone plate and associated first/second intervertebral plates that extend therefrom. The angulating bone plate generally includes an interleaved elements, e.g., an upstanding tab that cooperates with opposing faces of an opening, that permit rotational movement as between first/second implant elements until a desired relative orientation is achieved. At such time, a fixation/locking element is generally employed to fix the first/second implant elements relative to each other. The rotational movement permitted is generally in multiple planes based on the cooperative arcuate surfaces provided in the disclosed elements, i.e., side-to-side and top-to-bottom freedoms of movement.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 24, 2015Publication date: November 15, 2018Applicant: FBC Device ApSInventors: Bruce H. Robie, Finn Bjarke Christensen, Jean Charles Le Huec
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Publication number: 20160143746Abstract: An angulating spinal plate assembly for fixation and/or support of bones of the spinal column is provided. The angulating bone plate includes interleaved, arcuate sheets that facilitate relative motion between first/second elements. An implant assembly is also provided that includes an angulating bone plate and associated first/second intervertebral plates that extend therefrom. The angulating bone plate generally includes an interleaved elements, e.g., an upstanding tab that cooperates with opposing faces of an opening, that permit rotational movement as between first/second implant elements until a desired relative orientation is achieved. At such time, a fixation/locking element is generally employed to fix the first/second implant elements relative to each other. The rotational movement permitted is generally in multiple planes based on the cooperative arcuate surfaces provided in the disclosed elements, i.e., side-to-side and top-to-bottom freedoms of movement.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 24, 2015Publication date: May 26, 2016Applicant: FBC Device ApSInventors: Bruce H. Robie, Finn Bjarke Christensen, Jean Charles Le Huec
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Patent number: 8906095Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the field of spine disc implants. Exemplary embodiments of the disclosed spinal disc implants advantageously and ultimately provide fusion with the body of the vertebra and stabilization of the spine in an anatomically correct position, e.g., in cervical, thoracic and/or lumbar regions. More particularly, the present disclosure is directed to a disc implant that addresses and overcomes the shortcomings of the prior implants by providing first and second inter-vertebral elements that are movably coupled relative to each other and are adapted to permit bone in-growth over time.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2013Date of Patent: December 9, 2014Assignee: FBC Device ApSInventors: Finn Bjarke Christensen, Bruce H. Robie, Peter J. Lauridsen
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Publication number: 20140336652Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the field of spine disc implants. Exemplary embodiments of the disclosed spinal disc implants advantageously and ultimately provide fusion with the body of the vertebra and stabilization of the spine in an anatomically correct position, e.g., in cervical, thoracic and/or lumbar regions. More particularly, the present disclosure is directed to a disc implant that addresses and overcomes the shortcomings of the prior implants by providing first and second inter-vertebral elements that are movably coupled relative to each other and are adapted to permit bone in-growth over time.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2013Publication date: November 13, 2014Applicant: FBC DEVICE APSInventors: Finn Bjarke Christensen, Bruce H. Robie, Peter J. Lauridsen
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Publication number: 20140309740Abstract: A problem with total disc implant surgery appears to be the positioning of the implant which if not correct may lead to pain and eventually new surgery. The present invention relates to an improved disc implant for total disc replacement, that includes two inter-vertebral elements which are flexibly connected via a coupling mechanism. Following surgery, the relative movability of the two inter-vertebral elements is decreased overtime, as bone ingrowth occurring around the implant and specifically through osseointegrative sections gradually decrease the movability of the elements relative to each other. Following, the relative movability of the implant elements is replaced by fixation of the elements. The fixation has flowingly occurred in a position affected by the movement of the patient, and is thereby more acceptable to the patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2014Publication date: October 16, 2014Applicant: FBC DEVICE APSInventor: Finn Bjarke Christensen
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Patent number: 8795372Abstract: A problem with total disc implant surgery appears to be the positioning of the implant which, if not correct, may lead to pain and eventually new surgery. The present invention relates to an improved disc implant (1) for total disc replacement, comprising two inter-vertebral elements (2) which are flexibly connected via coupling means (4,5). Following surgery, the relative movability of the two inter-vertebral elements is decreased over time, as bone ingrowth occurring around the implant and specifically through osseointegrative sections gradually decrease the movability of the elements relative to each other. Following, the relative movability of the implant elements is replaced by fixation of the elements. The fixation has flowingly occurred in a position affected by the movement of the patient, and is thereby more acceptable to the patient.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2011Date of Patent: August 5, 2014Assignee: FBC Device ApSInventor: Finn Bjarke Christensen
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Publication number: 20120083886Abstract: A problem with total disc implant surgery appears to be the positioning of the implant which if not correct may lead to pain and eventually new surgery. The present invention relates to an improved disc implant (1) for total disc replacement, comprising two inter-vertebral elements (2) which are flexibly connected via coupling means (4,5). Following surgery, the relative movability of said two inter-vertebral elements is decreased overtime, as bone ingrowth occurring around the implant and specifically through osseointegrative sections gradually degrease the movability of the elements relative to each other. Following, the relative movability of the implant elements is replaced by fixation of the elements. The fixation has flowingly occurred in a position affected by the movement of the patient, and is thereby more acceptable to the patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2011Publication date: April 5, 2012Applicant: FBC Device ApSInventor: Finn Bjarke CHRISTENSEN
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Patent number: 8007536Abstract: A problem with total disc implant surgery appears to be the positioning of the implant which if not correct may lead to pain and eventually new surgery. The present invention relates to an improved disc implant (1) for total disc replacement, comprising two inter-vertebral elements (2) which are flexibly connected via coupling means (4,5). Following surgery, the relative movability of said two inter-vertebral elements is decreased overtime, as bone ingrowth occurring around the implant and specifically through osseointegrative sections gradually degrease the movability of the elements relative to each other. Following, the relative movability of the implant elements is replaced by fixation of the elements. The fixation has flowingly occurred in a position affected by the movement of the patient, and is thereby more acceptable to the patient.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2006Date of Patent: August 30, 2011Assignee: FBC Device ApSInventor: Finn Bjarke Christensen