Patents Assigned to K2M
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Patent number: 11969357Abstract: In some embodiments, the present disclosure relates to a system that includes an insertion tool and a drill guide. The insertion tool includes a body with a distal portion and a distal end. The body has a first engagement feature extending longitudinally along the distal portion and two arms extending longitudinally from the distal end of the body. The drill guide includes two bores and an open faced channel therebetween. The open faced channel includes a second engagement feature slidably engageable with the first engagement feature on the body of the insertion tool. The two bores are adapted for the disposal of a fastener driver tool therethrough.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2022Date of Patent: April 30, 2024Assignee: K2M, INC.Inventors: Christian Karl Schultz, Bryan D. Milz, Zinoviy Sosnov
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Patent number: 11925393Abstract: A tulip rasp comprising a body, a handle adjacent a proximal end of the body, a head adjacent a distal end of the body, the head having at least one extension, each of which has a cutting edge, and a receiving space defined by the at least one extension.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2020Date of Patent: March 12, 2024Assignee: K2M, Inc.Inventors: Geni Giannotti, David Nuckley, Carlos Sanchez
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Publication number: 20240079146Abstract: Disclosed are systems and methods for rapid generation of simulations of a patient's spinal morphology that enable pre-operative viewing of a patient's condition and to assist surgeons in determining the best corrective procedure and with any of the selection, augmentation or manufacture of spinal devices based on the patient specific simulated condition. The simulation is generated by morphing a generic spine model with a three-dimensional curve representation of the patient's particular spinal morphology derived from existing images of the patient's condition.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 18, 2023Publication date: March 7, 2024Applicant: K2M, Inc.Inventors: John Schmidt, Margaret Redford, Jennifer McCool, Anthony Young, Noah Q. Johnson, Kylie Pleakis
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Patent number: 11918262Abstract: A fixation device includes an outer member, an inner member, and an expansion member. The outer member includes an elongated body portion and a slotted tail portion, and defines a central bore therethrough that extends along a central longitudinal axis. The inner member is disposed within the central bore of the outer member, and the expansion member is coupled to the inner member. Proximal movement of the inner member relative to the outer member moves the expansion member into the slotted tail portion of the outer member such that the slotted tail portion moves from an undistended configuration to a distended configuration.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2018Date of Patent: March 5, 2024Assignee: K2M, Inc.Inventors: Thomas J. Errico, Peter Newton, Harry Shufflebarger, Brittany Harwell Lang
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Patent number: 11918487Abstract: In some embodiments, the present disclosure relates to a system that includes an insertion tool and a drill guide. The insertion tool includes a body with a distal portion and a distal end. The body has a first engagement feature extending longitudinally along the distal portion and two arms extending longitudinally from the distal end of the body. The drill guide includes two bores and an open faced channel therebetween. The open faced channel includes a second engagement feature slidably engageable with the first engagement feature on the body of the insertion tool. The two bores are adapted for the disposal of a fastener driver tool therethrough.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2022Date of Patent: March 5, 2024Assignee: K2M, Inc.Inventors: Bryan D. Milz, Brian Haight, Justyna Zielinska, Shawn Graham
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Patent number: 11911077Abstract: A transverse connector includes a cross member assembly, a first connector assembly, and a second connector assembly. The cross member assembly includes a cross member, a first ring, and a second ring. The cross member has a first end portion and a second end portion. The first ring is receivable on the first end portion of the cross member and the second ring is receivable on the second end portion of the cross member. The first and second connector assemblies are coupled to the first and second rings of the cross member assembly, respectively, to support the cross member between the first and second connector assemblies. The first and second connector assemblies are configured to selectively and releasably secure to bone anchors.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2021Date of Patent: February 27, 2024Assignee: K2M, Inc.Inventors: Michael Finn, Christopher Harrod, Sergey Neckrysh, Peter Newton, Harry Shufflebarger, Timmon Ark, Theo Choi
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Patent number: 11903621Abstract: Provided is a novel rod reducing device including a screw jack mechanism that is moveably engaged with an elongated grasping fork assembly, the screw jack mechanism having an elongated threaded portion, the elongated threaded portion being connected at its most distal end to a rod contact member, which is positioned in sliding circumferential contact with each of the two opposing elongated grasping members and the most proximal end of the elongated threaded portion terminating in a controlling member, which can be activated in a measured and controlled manner. A method of using the device is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 2021Date of Patent: February 20, 2024Assignee: K2M, Inc.Inventors: Michael Barrus, Scott A. Jones
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Publication number: 20240050237Abstract: The spinal implant described in the present disclosure utilizes an augmented expanding system to build the desired height spacer in-situ without the need for mechanically expanding devices. An expanding spacer system includes a plurality of implant components configured to mate with each other in the intervertebral disc space and a positioning system used to insert each of the plurality of implant components. Each implant component has a smaller dimension and a larger dimension. The positioning system is used to insert the first component into the disc space with the smaller dimension parallel to the spinal axis, and the positioning system is then used to rotate the first implant component to distract the disc space. Additional implant components are added and rotated to further distract the disc space until a desired height is reached.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2021Publication date: February 15, 2024Applicant: K2M, Inc.Inventor: Larry E. McClintock
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Patent number: 11896269Abstract: A surgical instrument includes a body, a securement arm, a clamp lock, and a tensioning assembly. The body defines a longitudinal axis and has proximal and distal portions. The distal portion defines a recess. The securement arm is coupled to the body and translatable along the body in a direction parallel to the longitudinal axis between first and second position. The clamp lock is pivotally coupled to the distal portion of the body. The clamp lock is pivotable between secured and unsecured configurations. The tensioning assembly translatable in a direction parallel to the longitudinal axis between proximal and distal position. The tensioning assembly configured to draw a flexible band to tension the flexible band about a bony element.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2020Date of Patent: February 13, 2024Assignee: K2M, Inc.Inventors: Brian Hsu, Greg Mundis, Jr., Burt Yaszay, Suken Shah, Behrooz Akbarnia, Catherine Ross, Brian Kunes, Brandon Moore
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Patent number: 11839415Abstract: A rod reducer assembly is provided. The rod reducer includes a pedicle screw housing defining a rod-receiving passage therethrough. A tab is removably coupled to the pedicle screw housing by a frangible member. An extension is secured to the tab. The extension and the tab are separable from the pedicle screw housing upon application of a threshold force to the frangible member.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2020Date of Patent: December 12, 2023Assignee: K2M, Inc.Inventors: Andrew Kam, Jens Richolt, Daniel Genovese, Josh Rubin, Geneva Goldwood, Gordon Duncan Charles Dandie
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Patent number: 11812940Abstract: Devices, systems and methods for minimally open orthopedic spine surgery are disclosed. A first flexible screw-based retractor is designed to be coupled to each pedicle screw inserted into adjacent vertebral bodies. A retractor system is provided in which a first retractor blade is mounted to one of the screws and a second movable retractor blade is moved away from the first blade, in a medial direction, to create a working channel through which the disc space may be accessed for passing instruments and implants. Light may be incorporated into the device to illuminate the surgical field. One or all of the retractor blades may be made of a sterilizable plastic or metal and be disposable or reusable.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2021Date of Patent: November 14, 2023Assignee: K2M, Inc.Inventors: Josef Gorek, Linda Krisciunas, Catherine Ross, Jennifer Haggenmaker, Kevin Strauss
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Publication number: 20230346433Abstract: An assembly for correcting spinal deformities may include at least lateral rods extending across adjacent vertebrae to be retained at either end by pedicle screws. A cross-coupler may be coupled to each lateral rod, and a longitudinal rod may run along the spine and be coupled to the lateral rods by the cross-couplers. The assembly may be used to correct spinal deformities by manipulating the pedicle screws or cross-couplers to rotate about the lateral rods or the longitudinal rod.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2021Publication date: November 2, 2023Applicant: K2M, Inc.Inventor: Larry E. McClintock
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Patent number: 11798688Abstract: Disclosed are systems and methods for rapid generation of simulations of a patient's spinal morphology that enable pre-operative viewing of a patient's condition and to assist surgeons in determining the best corrective procedure and with any of the selection, augmentation or manufacture of spinal devices based on the patient specific simulated condition. The simulation is generated by morphing a generic spine model with a three-dimensional curve representation of the patient's particular spinal morphology derived from existing images of the patient's condition. Other anatomical structures in the patient's skeletal system are likewise simulated by morphing a generic normal skeletal model, as applicable, particularly those skeletal entities that are connected directly or indirectly to the spinal column.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2020Date of Patent: October 24, 2023Assignee: K2M, Inc.Inventors: John Schmidt, Jennifer McCool, Margaret Redford
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Patent number: 11793558Abstract: In one embodiment, the present disclosure relates to a system that includes a plate holder and an awl. The plate holder has a first end and a second end with an engagement feature at the second end that is engageable with a bone plate. The awl is releasably engaged to the plate holder and includes a locking mechanism adjustable from a first setting to a second setting and a tip. When the locking mechanism is in the first setting, the awl is fixed relative to the plate holder and the tip is disposed within the plate holder. When the locking mechanism is in the second setting, the awl is axially translatable relative to the plate holder such that the tip of the awl extends out of the second end of the plate holder.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2020Date of Patent: October 24, 2023Assignee: K2M, Inc.Inventors: Alexander Horia Artaki, Joseph Michael Meyer, Pauline Patricia Hutton, Joshua David Rubin, Chambliss Harrod, Stephen Tolhurst
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Patent number: 11786279Abstract: A spinal fixation device is provided including a modular head assembly and a bone screw. The modular head assembly includes a housing, an anvil, an insert, and a snap ring. The housing defines a proximal surface and an opposite, distal surface, and the proximal and distal surfaces define a throughbore therethrough. The anvil is configured to be slidably received within a portion of the throughbore. The insert defines a proximal surface and an opposite, distal surface, and the distal surface defines a first counterbore therein that terminates at a first annular surface. The first annular surface defines a second counterbore that terminates at a second annular surface. The snap ring is configured to be disposed within the first counterbore of the insert when in a first configuration, and within the second counterbore of the insert when in a second configuration.Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 2021Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: K2M, Inc.Inventors: Michael Barrus, Brandon Moore
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Patent number: 11779470Abstract: A driving instrument for adjusting a spinal implant includes an outer shaft having a distal end configured to actuate a proximal adjustment assembly of a spinal implant, and an inner shaft having a distal end configured to actuate a distal adjustment assembly of the spinal implant. The inner shaft is disposed within the outer shaft, with a proximal end of the inner shaft extending proximally from the outer shaft. The proximal end is configured to be rotated such that rotation of the inner shaft results in simultaneous rotation of the inner and outer shafts, with rotation of the outer shaft ceasing at a first value of resistance associated with the proximal adjustment assembly and rotation of the inner shaft ceasing at a second value of resistance associated with the distal adjustment assembly such that cessation of rotation of the inner shaft is independent from cessation of rotation of the outer shaft.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2022Date of Patent: October 10, 2023Assignee: K2M, Inc.Inventors: Steven Ludwig, Scott Dhupar, Sabatino Bianco, Khalid Abbed, Egon Doppenberg, Jennifer Moore, John Donohoe, Scott A. Jones, Todd Wallenstein, Brad Vinckier, Jordan Floyd, Gregory Lanford, Brian O'Shaughnessy, Thomas Morrison
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Publication number: 20230310082Abstract: Disclosed are systems and methods for rapid generation of simulations of a patient's spinal morphology that enable pre-operative viewing of a patient's condition and to assist surgeons in determining the best corrective procedure and with any of the selection, augmentation or manufacture of spinal devices based on the patient specific simulated condition. The simulation is generated by morphing a generic spine model with a three-dimensional curve representation of the patient's particular spinal morphology derived from existing images of the patient's condition.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2023Publication date: October 5, 2023Applicant: K2M, Inc.Inventors: John Schmidt, Margaret Redford, Jennifer McCool, Anthony Young, Noah Q. Johnson, Kylie Pleakis
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Patent number: 11771474Abstract: A band tensioner includes a shank, a head, and a tensioning mechanism disposed within the head. The shank is configured to secure the band tensioner to a first bony element and the head is secured to an end of the shank. The tensioning mechanism is configured to lengthen and shorten a flexible implant relative to the head of the band tensioner.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2018Date of Patent: October 3, 2023Assignee: K2M, Inc.Inventor: Larry McClintock
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Patent number: 11744619Abstract: A bone plate that includes an upper surface defined by at least two flat surfaces and a bone contacting surface defined by at least two flat surfaces.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2019Date of Patent: September 5, 2023Assignee: K2M, Inc.Inventor: Charles L. Bush, Jr.
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Patent number: RE49753Abstract: An adjustable spinal implant includes a lower body, an upper body, a locking pawl, and a locking key. The upper body and the lower body are pivotable relative to one another between a collapsed position and an expanded position. The upper body includes a locking flange that extends towards the lower body. The locking pawl is coupled to the lower body and is moveable between a locked position such that the upper and lower bodies are fixed relative to the one another and an unlocked position such that the upper and lower bodies are moveable relative to one another. The locking key is moveable between a locked state such that the locking pawl is fixed in the locked position and an unlocked state wherein the locking pawl is moveable between the locked position and the unlocked position.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2019Date of Patent: December 12, 2023Assignee: K2M, Inc.Inventors: Loubert Suddaby, Larry E. McClintock