Patents Assigned to NuVasive
  • Posterior spinal fixation screws
    Patent number: 11571244
    Abstract: The present disclosure includes bone screws and assemblies thereof for surgical procedures of the spine including but not limited to posterior spinal fixation procedures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2023
    Assignee: NuVasive, Inc.
    Inventors: Chad M. Loftis, Matthew Tobias Jacobs, Robert German, Enrique Rayon
  • Spinal alignment frame
    Patent number: 11571247
    Abstract: Disclosed is a surgical alignment and distraction frame and associated methods of use that facilitates correction of a sagittal imbalance. The alignment and distraction frame works in conjunction with pedicle screw installation guide assemblies to impart the desired correction. The alignment frame can be utilized to ensure the pedicle screw housings are aligned (to facilitate rod coupling) in concert with the completion of a correction maneuver.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2023
    Assignee: NuVasive, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew Schafer, Robert German, Jim A. Youssef, Scott Lish, Justin Doose
  • Surgical systems
    Patent number: 11564770
    Abstract: Systems, assemblies, devices, and methods for positioning surgical devices at surgical sites are disclosed. An adjustment assembly may include a first connector configured to connect to a surgical articulating arm and a second connector configured to connect to a tool, such as a surgical access tube. A joint assembly may be coupled to the first connector and an elongated assembly may be coupled to the joint assembly and the second connector. An actuator may be coupled to the joint assembly and may be adjusted to secure the elongated assembly in a desired position. One or more clips may be utilized with a surgical access tube to secure a surgical tool within a surgical access tube. The clip may have a single port or more than one port.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2023
    Assignee: NuVasive, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Serra, Thomas Sweeney, Jeremy Winston, Ellie Perry, Steven Lillig
  • Surgical instruments and related methods
    Patent number: 11553952
    Abstract: One aspect of the disclosure relates to a surgical instruments and surgical instrument guides, and associated methods. The surgical instrument may include: an elongated body having a distal end; a housing disposed at least partially within the elongated body and pivotably coupled to the elongated body; and an actuator engaged with a proximal end of the elongated body and operably associated with the housing such that the housing pivots about a pivot point upon actuation of the actuator. In another embodiment, the surgical instrument may include: an elongated body having a segmented distal tip; a guide barrel extending longitudinally within the elongated body, the guide barrel being substantially aligned with a bore within the segmented distal tip, wherein the segmented distal tip is configured to transition between an unexpanded configuration and an expanded configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2023
    Assignee: NuVasive, Inc.
    Inventors: Conrad Tyler Hammann, Jonathan Daniel Briend
  • Expandable implant expansion driver
    Patent number: 11554025
    Abstract: This disclosure includes an expansion driver for adjusting expandable implants, the expansion drivers includes: a first driver having a first gear disposed at a first end thereof; and a second driver having a second gear disposed at a first end of the second driver; and a handle operably connected to the first driver and the second driver, the handle having at least one bevel gear rotatably attached thereto, the at least one bevel gear engaging each of the first gear and the second gear; wherein upon a rotation of the handle a torque is applied to at least one of the first driver or the second driver.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2023
    Assignee: NuVasive, Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas Sweeney, III
  • Tissue retraction system
    Patent number: 11547395
    Abstract: A tissue retraction system comprising a drive gear coupled to a shaft. The tissue retraction system includes a first plurality of linking members located along a second axis and configured to rotate along the second axis based on contact with the drive gear as the drive gear is rotated. The tissue retraction system includes a linking member selector configured to rotate along the first axis, wherein the linking member selector comprises a cylindrical body integrally formed with a handle. The tissue retraction system includes a right arm assembly configured to move along a first trajectory. The tissue retraction system includes a first retractor blade coupled to the right arm assembly. The tissue retraction system includes a left arm assembly configured to move along a second trajectory. The tissue retraction system includes a second retractor blade coupled to the left arm assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2023
    Assignee: NuVasive, Inc.
    Inventors: Byron Riemhofer, Andrew Morris, Steven Lillig
  • System and methods for nerve monitoring
    Patent number: 11540804
    Abstract: A system and related methods for performing nerve detection during surgical access using ultrasound testing during surgery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2023
    Assignee: NuVasive, Inc.
    Inventors: James E. Gharib, Albert Pothier
  • Interfixated vertebral body replacement and insertion methods
    Patent number: 11517451
    Abstract: Implants and instruments for providing an ideal trajectory for the insertion of instruments and screws during implantation of an interbody implant in a spinal surgery are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2022
    Assignee: NuVasive, Inc.
    Inventors: Byron Riemhofer, Thomas Sweeney, James Lee, Scott Lish
  • External adjustment device for distraction device
    Patent number: 11504162
    Abstract: An external adjustment device includes at least one permanent magnet configured for rotation about an axis with a first handle extending linearly at a first end of the device and a second handle at a second end of the device, the second handle extending in a direction substantially off axis to the first handle. The external adjustment device further includes a motor mounted inside the first handle and a first button located in the proximity to one of the first handle or the second handle, the first button configured to be operated by the thumb of a hand that grips the one of the first handle or second handle. The first button is configured to actuate the motor causing the at least one permanent magnet to rotate about the axis in a first direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2022
    Assignee: NuVasive Specialized Orthopedics, Inc.
    Inventors: Shanbao Cheng, Michael Moeller, Jeffrey Schwardt
  • External adjustment device for distraction device
    Patent number: 11497530
    Abstract: An external adjustment device includes at least one permanent magnet configured for rotation about an axis with a first handle extending linearly at a first end of the device and a second handle at a second end of the device, the second handle extending in a direction substantially off axis to the first handle. The external adjustment device further includes a motor mounted inside the first handle and a first button located in the proximity to one of the first handle or the second handle, the first button configured to be operated by the thumb of a hand that grips the one of the find handle or second handle. The first button is configured to actuate the motor causing the at least one permanent magnet to rotate about the axis in a first direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2022
    Assignee: NuVasive Specialized Orthopedics, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy John Payne, Kevin Oberkramer, Scott Pool, Arvin Chang
  • Inserter for implanting a spinal implant
    Patent number: 11497621
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to medical devices, systems, and methods for use in surgery. In particular, the disclosed system and methods relate to an intervertebral spinal implant sized and dimensioned for the lumbar spine implantable via a posterior approach. The system includes an implant, instruments for delivering the implant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2022
    Assignee: NuVasive, Inc.
    Inventor: Andrew Harvey
  • Systems and methods for correcting spinal deformities
    Patent number: 11490931
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to medical devices and methods generally aimed at spinal surgery. In particular, the disclosed system and associated methods relate to performing spinal fixation with the use of a deformity system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2022
    Assignee: NuVasive, Inc.
    Inventors: Niall Casey, Robert German, Scott Lish
  • Surgical retractor
    Patent number: 11484299
    Abstract: A surgical retractor assembly is provided that can assume both open and closed positions, and is easily convertible from one position to the other. The retractor assembly involves an arcuate frame member that can be engaged to an arcuate connector, which together form a generally circular or elliptical retractor frame assembly. The frame member has a groove for the insertion of one or more mobile carriages that hold retractor blade posts and allow the posts to move in multiple directions. The carriages may be locked to prevent movement in one or more directions, as well.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2022
    Assignee: NuVasive, Inc.
    Inventors: Casey O'Connell, James Coleman Lee, Joel Kohn, David Banks
  • Spinal cross connector
    Patent number: 11478282
    Abstract: A spinal cross-connector comprises an elongated member, a first connector and a second connector. The first connector and the second connector are configured to receive spinal rods and adaptable to directly attach with pedicle screws. The first connector includes a first collet head, a first clamp and a first locking means. The second connector includes a second collet head, a second clamp and a second locking mans. The first locking means is configured to tighten over a first collet head and engage with the first connector. Similarly, the second locking means is configured to tighten over a second collet head and engage with the second connector. The engagement of the first locking means with the first connector and the second locking means with the second connector locks the spinal cross-connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2022
    Assignee: NuVasive, Inc.
    Inventor: Eugene Shoshtaev
  • Systems and methods for performing neurophysiologic monitoring
    Patent number: 11471086
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a system and methods generally aimed at surgery. More particularly, the present invention is directed at a system and related methods for performing surgical procedures and assessments involving the use of neurophysiology.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2022
    Assignee: NuVasive, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard W. Schermerhorn, Eric Finley, Adam Azzara, Dmitry Novikov, James E. Gharib
  • Cancellous bone product including viable osteogenic cells
    Patent number: 11471560
    Abstract: A bone implant comprising cancellous bone that is essentially free of blood cells, and which has been treated with at least a loosening agent, such as collagenase and/or a digestive enzyme, for a time and at a concentration to loosen the osteogenic cells in the cancellous bone matrix. The osteogenic cells in the matrix are viable cells. The treatment of the cancellous bone with at least one loosening agent enables the osteogenic cells to be more available for carrying out their osteogenic function and to provide for an increased rate of bone formation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2022
    Assignee: NuVasive, Inc.
    Inventors: Michelle Leroux Williams, Charles Randal Mills, Rodney Monroy
  • Vertebral body replacement
    Patent number: 11458025
    Abstract: The present invention involves a system and methods for assembling and implanting a vertebral body implant. The vertebral body implant includes, but is not necessarily limited to, an expandable core body and endplates that can be attached at both ends. Endplates of various shapes, sizes and angles are attachable to the expandable core in a plurality of positions so that a suitable vertebral body implant can be implanted between vertebrae from an anterior, anterior-lateral, lateral, posterior or posterior-lateral approach.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2022
    Assignee: NuVasive, Inc.
    Inventors: Shaeffer Bannigan, Ryan Donahoe
  • Multi-channel stimulation threshold detection algorithm for use with neurophysiology monitoring systems
    Patent number: 11457857
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to an algorithm aimed at neurophysiology monitoring, and more particularly to an algorithm capable of quickly finding stimulation thresholds over multiple channels of a neurophysiology monitoring system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2022
    Assignee: NuVasive, Inc.
    Inventor: Allen Farquhar
  • Surgical shim
    Patent number: 11457910
    Abstract: A retractor includes retractor blades and one or more shims coupled to one or more of the retractor blades. The shims can include features configured to fasten the shim to vertebral anatomy. Such features can facilitate the use a K-wire or barbed features. Example disclosed shim designs include those featuring a K-wire feature, a barbed feature, and a K-wire with barb design.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2022
    Assignee: NuVasive, Inc.
    Inventors: Kelli Lynch, Stephanie Hagan, Michael Brotman, Alejandro R. De La Rosa
  • Surgical access system and related methods
    Patent number: 11457907
    Abstract: A surgical access system comprising a tissue dilation assembly and a tissue retraction assembly, both of which may be equipped with one or more electrodes for use in detecting the existence of (and optionally the distance and/or direction to) neural structures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2022
    Assignee: NuVasive, Inc.
    Inventors: James Coleman Lee, Benjamin Verhage, Michael Serra, Troy B. Woolley, Brian Snider, Matthew Schwartz