Patents Assigned to K2M, Inc.
  • PACKAGE FOR MEDICAL DEVICE
    Publication number: 20180263721
    Abstract: A package including at least one bumper having an elliptical shape that extends from a first end to a second end along a first plane and having a protrusion that extends from a first front along a second plane; and a first tray having a first cavity that extends from a second front along the second plane, wherein the first cavity includes at least one groove configured and dimensioned to receive the at least one bumper is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2017
    Publication date: September 20, 2018
    Applicant: K2M, INC.
    Inventors: Stephanie VOLK, Patrick FROMAN
  • Clip for dynamic spinal plate
    Patent number: 10076370
    Abstract: A clip includes a body and a pin. The body includes a first end, a second end, and a backspan extending between the first and second ends. The backspan defines a through hole. Each of the first and second ends of the body are configured to releasably couple to a rail of a dynamic spinal clip between two adjacent segments of a dynamic spinal clip to maintain a span between two adjacent segments. The pin defines a longitudinal axis and includes a head and a shaft. The shaft extends from the head to a tip. The tip is configured to penetrate bone. The shaft is configured and dimensioned to be slidably received through the through hole of the body. The head is sized to prevent the head from passing through the through hole of the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2018
    Assignee: K2M, Inc.
    Inventors: Gordon Donald, Jean Jacques Abitbol
  • Minimal-profile anterior cervical plate and cage apparatus and method of using same
    Patent number: 10076364
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for fusing cervical vertebrae is provided. The apparatus may include a plate configured to be affixed to at least two vertebrae, and at least two screws configured to affix the plate to an anterior surface of the at least two vertebrae, wherein when the plate is affixed to the at least two vertebrae, the plate is configured to be partially disposed in a disc space between the at least two vertebrae, and extend in an anterior direction beyond an anterior surface of the at least two vertebrae.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2018
    Assignee: K2M, Inc.
    Inventor: Paul Edward Kraemer
  • Spinal fixation construct and methods of use
    Patent number: 10064656
    Abstract: A spinal fixation construct for aligning vertebral bodies includes a bone screw, a spinal rod, a flexible member, and a fixation member. The spinal rod is disposed within a saddle portion of a housing of the bone screw, and includes an elongated body having a first end and a second end. The spinal rod is formed from a first material having a first modulus of elasticity. The flexible member is coupled to the spinal rod, and includes an elongated body having a first end portion and a second end portion. The flexible member is formed from a second material having a second modulus of elasticity that is different from the first modulus of elasticity. The fixation member includes a threaded body portion and a head portion defining a hole therethrough. A portion of the flexible member extends through the hole of the head portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2018
    Assignee: K2M, Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory Mundis, Jr., Han Jo Kim, John Ferguson, Michael Barrus
  • EXTENDED TAB SYSTEMS FOR REDUCING SPINAL RODS
    Publication number: 20180235677
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2016
    Publication date: August 23, 2018
    Applicant: K2M, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew Kam, Jens Richolt, Daniel Genovese, Josh Rubin, Geneva Goldwood
  • Rod reduction device and method of use
    Patent number: 10034689
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2018
    Assignee: K2M, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Barrus, Scott A. Jones
  • Interbody spacer
    Patent number: 10028841
    Abstract: An interbody spacer is provided including a body portion defining a longitudinal axis. The body portion includes a distal end portion, a proximal end portion, opposed side surfaces that extend between the distal and proximal end portions, and top and bottom surfaces configured and adapted to engage vertebral bodies. The interbody spacer includes first orifices defined through the top surface. The first orifices include orifices having first and second cross-sectional configurations and the first orifices are arranged in rows extending along the longitudinal axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2018
    Assignee: K2M, Inc.
    Inventors: Jennifer Moore, Megan Carnes, Todd Wallenstein, Clint Boyd, Jordan Floyd, Stephen Truesdell
  • Spacer for spinal implant
    Patent number: 10016279
    Abstract: The present invention is a spinal implant that can be inserted into a surgically created cavity of one or more regions of the mammalian spine. Among other things, the biocompatible implant and end cap or biocompatible implant, end cap and spacer combinations can assist with the restoration of the normal anatomic spinal alignment and spinal stability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2018
    Assignee: K2M, Inc.
    Inventor: Frank Castro
  • Insertion instrument for expandable spinal implants
    Patent number: 10004608
    Abstract: An insertion instrument for expandable spinal implants includes an elongate member, a shuttle, and a worm gear. The elongate member includes a handle portion of a proximal end and an end effector on a distal end, wherein the end effector is configured to be releasably engaged to an expandable spinal implant. The shuttle is slidably disposed within a cavity defined within the end effector and includes a wedged shaped distal end configured to engage an expandable spinal implant. The worm gear is rotatably disposed within the cavity defined in the end effector and is in mechanical communication with the shuttle, such that rotation of the worm gear effectuates movement of the shuttle. Distal movement of the shuttle effectuates articulation of an expandable spinal implant. A method of performing surgery is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2018
    Assignee: K2M, Inc.
    Inventors: Megan Carnes, John Donohoe, Scott Jones
  • Inserter and method for securing an implant to a spinal process with a flexible fastening system
    Patent number: 9999450
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2018
    Assignee: K2M, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian Hsu, Greg Mundis, Jr., Burt Yaszay, Suken Shah, Behrooz Akbarnia, Catherine Ross, Brian Kunes, Brandon Moore
  • Interbody spacer
    Patent number: 9987051
    Abstract: An interbody spacer is disclosed and includes a body portion defining a longitudinal axis. The longitudinal axis includes a distal end portion, a proximal end portion, opposed side surfaces that extend between the distal and proximal end portions, and top and bottom surfaces configured and adapted to engage vertebral bodies. The body portion includes a cavity defined through the top and bottom surfaces that increases in width at a medial position thereof. The cavity is configured to retain biological material therein. A method of performing spinal surgery is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2018
    Assignee: K2M, Inc.
    Inventors: Pierce Nunley, Stephanie Volk, Kaitlyn McClymont
  • Spinal implant and methods of use thereof
    Patent number: 9962191
    Abstract: A spinal fixation device includes a housing defining a longitudinal axis, a bone screw member, a locking ring, and a crush ring. The bone screw member includes a head that is selectively securable within the housing and a threaded shaft. The locking ring is disposed within the housing and is radially expandable to a partially expanded position when the head of the bone screw member is positioned therein to retain the head within the housing. The crush ring is disposed within the housing proximal to the locking ring and adjacent the head of the bone screw member. The crush ring pushes against the head of the bone screw member when it transitions from an initial state to a deformed state when a force is applied thereto, which expands the locking ring to a fully expanded position to fix the bone screw member to the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2018
    Assignee: K2M, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael Barrus
  • Rod reducer
    Patent number: 9943344
    Abstract: A rod reducer including a housing defining an opening, a body member defining an opening and a slot, a shaft disposed through the opening of the housing and coupled to the opening of the body member, an anvil including a linkage extending therefrom, the linkage coupled to the body member and the anvil, a plurality of arm members, and a biasing element disposed between the body member and the anvil. A pin of the linkage is slidably disposed within the slot, and the biasing element is configured to bias the anvil distally with respect to the body member. Rotation of the shaft translates into linear movement, relative to the housing, of the shaft, the body member, and the anvil. The arm members are coupled to the housing and movable towards a parallel configuration as the anvil is advanced away from the housing to engage a bone screw.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2018
    Assignee: K2M, Inc.
    Inventors: Kiril Mladenov, Brittany Harwell
  • Multi-planar axial spinal rod connector
    Patent number: 9931140
    Abstract: A multi-planar axial spinal rod connector includes a first portion, a second portion, and a connector assembly. The first portion defines a longitudinal axis and defines a first passage. The first passage is sized and configured to slidably receive a first spinal rod. The second portion defines a second longitudinal axis and defines a second passage. The second longitudinal axis is different from the first longitudinal axis. The second passage is sized and configured to slidably receive a second spinal rod. The connector assembly is configured to fix the first and second portions relative to one another such that the first and second longitudinal axes define an angle relative to one another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2018
    Assignee: K2M, Inc.
    Inventors: Behrooz Akbarnia, Clint Boyd
  • Spinal fixation system
    Patent number: 9924973
    Abstract: A polyaxial pedicle screw includes a housing, a bone screw member, and an anvil. The bone screw member includes a head and a threaded shaft extending from the head. The head is selectively securable within the housing. The anvil is positionable within the housing adjacent to the head of the bone screw member when the anvil and the head of the bone screw member are positioned within the housing. The anvil may define one or more grooves in an outer surface of the anvil. The groove defines a flap that is flexibly attached to the anvil to enable the anvil to flex an amount sufficient to maintain the head of the bone screw in constant contact with the anvil when the bone screw member is moved relative to the anvil. A rod reducer may be secured to the polyaxial pedicle screw to secure a spinal rod within the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2018
    Assignee: K2M, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott Jones, Oheneba Boachie-Adjei, Larry McClintock, Kevin Strauss, John Carbone
  • Surgical rod scorer and method of use of the same
    Patent number: 9907596
    Abstract: A surgical rod scorer is provided. The surgical rod scorer includes a pair of elongated shaft members that are pivotably coupled to one another and movable from a spaced-apart configuration to an approximated configuration. Each of the shaft members includes a handle member that is configured for gripping by a user and jaw member that is configured to support respective first and second cutting assemblies thereon. The first and second cutting assemblies each include one or more cutting elements thereon configured and dimensioned to score surgical rod when the jaw members are in the approximated configuration and rotated about the surgical rod.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2018
    Assignee: K2M, INC.
    Inventors: Larry McClintock, Kevin R. Strauss, Faheem Sandhu
  • Spinal correction system actuators
    Patent number: 9895168
    Abstract: A spinal correction system for implantation in a patient, the system including a reciprocating adjuster and/or a resistance adjuster coupled to a stabilizing member, for example. The resistance adjuster includes a potential energy drive, a slide unit, and a resistance unit. The reciprocating adjuster includes a piston unit, a transfer unit coupled to the piston unit, and a return mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2018
    Assignee: K2M, Inc.
    Inventors: Ryan M. Kroll, Steven J. Seme, Thomas J. Gisel, Mark W. Kroll
  • Bilateral contoured rod and methods of use
    Patent number: 9861389
    Abstract: A spinal rod includes a central connector and first and second legs. The central connector has first and second ends. The first leg has first, second, and third sections. The first section of the first leg is directly coupled to the first end of the central connector. The second leg has first, second, and third sections. The first section of the second leg is directly coupled to the second end of the central connector. The second leg is spaced apart from the first leg to define a gap therebetween. The spinal rod defines a longitudinal axis and each of the second sections is parallel to the longitudinal axis in first and second planes that are orthogonal to one another. The first plane passes through each of the second sections which are each offset from the longitudinal axis. The second plane passes through the central connector and bisects the spinal rod.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2018
    Assignee: K2M, Inc.
    Inventor: Shyam Kishan
  • Medical device and method to correct deformity
    Patent number: 9848917
    Abstract: A system for correcting a spinal deformity includes an implant fixed to one side of a vertebra and a rod extending along an axis of the spine on a second side of the vertebra. An adjustment member, which may include a reel, is coupled to the rod. A force directing member, such as a cable, extends between the rod and the adjustment member. The force directing member is retractable toward and extendible from the adjustment member. A method of correcting spinal deformity includes providing an implant, a rod, an adjustment member coupled to the rod, and a force directing member extending between the rod and the adjustment member. The adjustment member can be retractable toward and extendible from the adjustment member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2017
    Assignee: K2M, Inc.
    Inventors: Dan Sachs, Corbett Stone
  • Spinal implant
    Patent number: D824518
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2018
    Assignee: K2M, Inc.
    Inventors: Lester Wilson, Thomas Morrison, Hilali Noordeen, Jennifer Moore, Clint Boyd