Patents Assigned to SDGI Holding, Inc.
  • Fusion implant and method of making same
    Patent number: 7252685
    Abstract: The present invention provides an implant for use in fusing adjacent bony structures. The implant comprises at least one structural member combined with at least one flexible planar member to retain the at least one structural member to form the implant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2007
    Assignee: SDGI Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: James J. Bindseil, William F. McKay, Cary R. Reeves, T. Andrew Simonton, Eddie F. Ray
  • RFID tag for instrument handles
    Patent number: 7253736
    Abstract: Disclosed are exemplary implementations of an instrument having an RFID tag formed in or on the material of its handle. One or more antenna segments of the RFID tag may be formed from conductive material printed on or otherwise applied to a surface of the material or they may be formed from a conductive foil or other preformed material applied to the surface of the elastic material of the instrument handle. The antenna segments may be configured to represent at least a portion of a graphic, such as a company logo, for viewing by a user or handler of the instrument. At least a portion of the RFID tag and surrounding of the instrument handle may be covered by a protective material to prevent damage to the RFID tag as a result of repeated handling or subjection of the instrument to autoclaving, sterilization or caustic materials.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2007
    Assignee: SDGI Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven M. Tethrake, Jeffrey H. Nycz, Mark Pelo
  • Methods for detecting osteolytic conditions in the body
    Publication number: 20070179568
    Abstract: Methods and systems for detecting a biological response indicative of osteolysis or osteolytic pre-conditions in bone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2006
    Publication date: August 2, 2007
    Applicant: SDGI Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey Nycz, Susan Drapeau, William Donofrio
  • Intervertebral prosthetic disc and method of installing same
    Publication number: 20070179614
    Abstract: An intervertebral prosthetic disc is disclosed. The intervertebral prosthetic disc can be installed within an intervertebral space between adjacent first and second vertebrae. The intervertebral prosthetic disc can include a first component that is configured to engage the first vertebra, a second component that is configured to engage the second vertebra, and at least one expandable motion limiter. Further, the expandable motion limiter can be configured to move from a deflated position to at least one inflated position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2006
    Publication date: August 2, 2007
    Applicant: SDGI HOLDINGS, INC.
    Inventors: Eric Heinz, Jason Eckhardt
  • Posterior joint replacement device
    Publication number: 20070179616
    Abstract: A prosthetic device for posterior placement in an intervertebral space defined between an upper vertebrae and a lower vertebrae may include an upper articular portion configured to be at least partially disposed in the intervertebral space and a lower articular portion configured to be at least partially disposed in the intervertebral space below the upper articular portion, the upper and lower articular portions being configured to provide articulating motion to the upper and lower vertebrae. The upper and lower articular portions each may include a posterior section configured to be disposed in a location posterior of the intervertebral space. The posterior section of one of the upper and lower articular portions may include a post, and the posterior section of the other of the upper and lower articular portions may include a receiving portion configured to interact with the post during articulation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2006
    Publication date: August 2, 2007
    Applicant: SDGI Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Danny Braddock, Marc Peterman, Scott Hodges, Kidong Yu, Steven Humphreys
  • Intervertebral prosthetic disc
    Publication number: 20070179615
    Abstract: An intervertebral prosthetic disc is disclosed and can be installed within an intervertebral space between a first vertebra and a second vertebra. The intervertebral prosthetic disc can include a first component that can have a first compliant structure that can be configure to engage the first vertebra. Further, the first compliant structure can at least partially conform to a shape of the first vertebra. The intervertebral prosthetic disc can also include a second component that can be configured to engage the second vertebra.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2006
    Publication date: August 2, 2007
    Applicant: SDGI HOLDINGS, INC.
    Inventors: Eric Heinz, Hai Trieu
  • IMPLANTABLE PEDOMETER
    Publication number: 20070179739
    Abstract: An implantable pedometer for measuring the amount of joint use is disclosed. The implantable pedometer includes a sensor adapted for detecting indicators of joint usage. A counter is configured for storing count data corresponding to the number of indicators detected by the sensor and a telemetry circuit is configured for transmitting the count data outside of the body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2006
    Publication date: August 2, 2007
    Applicant: SDGI Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: William Donofrio, Jeffrey Nycz, Sarah Audet, Can Cinbis, Michael Schugt, Gerard Hill, Qingshan Ye
  • Intervertebral prosthetic disc
    Publication number: 20070179618
    Abstract: An intervertebral prosthetic disc is disclosed and can be installed within an intervertebral space between a first vertebra and a second vertebra. The intervertebral prosthetic disc can include a first component that can have a first compliant layer that can be configured to engage the first vertebra and at least partially conform to a shape of the first vertebra. Further, the intervertebral prosthetic disc can include a second component that is configured to engage the second vertebra.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2006
    Publication date: August 2, 2007
    Applicant: SDGI HOLDINGS, INC.
    Inventors: Hai Trieu, Eric Heinz
  • Implantable tissue growth stimulator
    Publication number: 20070179562
    Abstract: An implantable tissue growth stimulator is disclosed. The implantable tissue growth stimulator includes electronic circuitry to alter the voltage output by the stimulator. The implantable tissue growth stimulator may be controlled from an external device via wireless communication. The implantable tissue growth stimulator may be configured for use with an implant. In particular, the implantable tissue growth stimulator may be incorporated into an orthopaedic device such as a hip prosthesis. The implantable tissue growth stimulator may be used to stimulate bone growth.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2006
    Publication date: August 2, 2007
    Applicant: SDGI Holdings, Inc.
    Inventor: Jeffrey Nycz
  • Passive lubricating prosthetic joint
    Publication number: 20070179613
    Abstract: Prosthetic joints, intervertebral prosthetic implants and methods of replacing intervertebral discs are provided. In an exemplary embodiment, a intervertebral prosthetic implant can include a pair of substantially rigid members and an articulation member having an articulation surface and configured to facilitate motion between the first and second members. The first member can be provided with at least one capillary channel configured to transport lubricious fluid proximate the articulation surface of the articulation member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2006
    Publication date: August 2, 2007
    Applicant: SDGI HOLDINGS, INC.
    Inventor: Eric Heinz
  • Hybrid intervertebral disc system
    Patent number: 7250060
    Abstract: A vertebral implant for interposition between two vertebral endplates comprises a first endplate assembly for engaging a first vertebral endplate, a second endplate assembly for engaging a second vertebral endplate, and a first flexible core component interposed between the first and second endplate assemblies. The first flexible core component comprises first and second end portions. The first end portion is coupled to the first endplate assembly to prevent translation of the first end portion with respect to the first endplate assembly, and the second end portion is pivotable with respect to the second endplate assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2007
    Assignee: SDGI Holdings, Inc.
    Inventor: Hai H. Trieu
  • Intervertebral prosthetic disc and method of installing same
    Publication number: 20070173941
    Abstract: An intervertebral prosthetic disc that is configured to be installed within an intervertebral space that can be established between an inferior vertebra and a superior vertebra is disclosed. The intervertebral prosthetic disc includes an inferior articular half that can be configured to engage the inferior vertebra and a superior articular half that can be configured to engage the superior vertebra. The inferior articular half can be configured to cooperate with the superior articular half to allow relative angular motion between the inferior vertebra and the superior vertebra when installed. Further, the intervertebral prosthetic device can be sized and shaped to pass through a psoas muscle without injuring a spinal cord or a sympathetic chain.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2006
    Publication date: July 26, 2007
    Applicant: SDGI HOLDINGS, INC.
    Inventor: Randall Allard
  • System and method of mapping images of the spine
    Publication number: 20070174769
    Abstract: The present invention provides systems and methods for enhancing the delivery and display of medical images for preoperative planning and diagnosis. Various characteristics of the data associated with the image or images being viewed may be manipulated and stored. The system and method provide automated annotation of the images to assist accuracy and speed of review.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2006
    Publication date: July 26, 2007
    Applicant: SDGI Holdings, Inc.
    Inventor: Jeffrey Nycz
  • Osteochondral implant procedure and device
    Publication number: 20070173846
    Abstract: A surgical procedure according to which a cutting blade is positioned over an area of the bone to be cut and indicia is projected onto the area. The blade is adjusted relative to the area until the indicia takes a predetermined configuration on the area corresponding to the desired position of the blade relative to the area. Then the blade can be driven to cut an opening in the bone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2006
    Publication date: July 26, 2007
    Applicant: SDGI Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeetendra Bharadwaj, Carlos Gil, Daniel Shimko, Eric Weeks
  • Intervertebral prosthetic disc
    Publication number: 20070173942
    Abstract: An intervertebral prosthetic disc is disclosed and can be installed within an intervertebral space between an inferior vertebra and a superior vertebra. The intervertebral prosthetic disc includes a superior component that can be configured to engage the superior vertebra and an inferior component that can be configured to engage the inferior vertebra. A nucleus can be disposed between the superior component and the inferior component. The nucleus can be configured to allow relative motion between the superior component and the inferior component. Further, the intervertebral prosthetic disc can include at least one nucleus containment feature that can be configured to prevent the nucleus from migrating with respect to the superior component and the inferior component without interfering with the relative motion between the superior component and the inferior component in any direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2006
    Publication date: July 26, 2007
    Applicant: SDGI HOLDINGS, INC.
    Inventors: Eric Heinz, Jeffrey Rouleau, Shannon Vittur
  • Use of a posterior dynamic stabilization system with an intradiscal device
    Publication number: 20070173822
    Abstract: A method of treating a spinal condition includes attaching an anterior spinal motion device in an anterior region of a motion segment associated with the pair of vertebrae and attaching a posterior motion preservation device in a second region of the motion segment. The anterior spinal motion device may include an elastic material or a motion preserving disc prosthesis having at least one articulating surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2006
    Publication date: July 26, 2007
    Applicant: SDGI Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Aurelien Bruneau, Thomas Carls, Eric Lange, Fred Molz, Matthew Morrison, Jonathan Dewey, Kent Anderson
  • Surgical tool and method employing vacuum coupling or magnetic coupling engagement mechanism for facilitating positioning of an intervertebral device
    Publication number: 20070173857
    Abstract: A surgical tool and method are provided for positioning an intervertebral device between vertebral members of a patient. The tool includes an insertion/extractoin mechanism including an elongate inserter and an engagement mechanism. The elongate inserter has proximal and distal ends, with the engagement mechanism being disposed at the distal end of the elongate inserter. The engagement mechanism includes an engagement surface configured to at least partially conform to an intervertebral device. The engagement mechanism is adapted to releasably engage the intervertebral device employing one of a vacuum coupling or a magnetic coupling between the engagement surface of the engagement mechanism and the intervertebral device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2006
    Publication date: July 26, 2007
    Applicant: SDGI Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Hai Trieu, Jason Eckhardt
  • Osteochondral implant procedure
    Publication number: 20070172506
    Abstract: A surgical procedure for preparing a damaged area of a human knee to receive at least one graft, according to which a moldable material is positioned over the damaged area and removed after it hardens. The mold is used as a template to determine the number and/or a dimension of the openings to be formed in the damaged area for receiving corresponding grafts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2006
    Publication date: July 26, 2007
    Applicant: SDGI Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey Nycz, Daniel Shimko, Jeetendra Bharadwaj
  • Intervertebral prosthetic device for spinal stabilization and method of implanting same
    Publication number: 20070173823
    Abstract: A prosthetic device and method, according to which a member of a relatively flexible, soft material is connected with a member of a relatively stiff material and the connected members are implanted in a spinal column using a non-rigid and a rigid connection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2006
    Publication date: July 26, 2007
    Applicant: SDGI Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Jonathan Dewey, Fred Molz, Aurelien Bruneau, Eric Lange, Matthew Morrison, Thomas Carls, Kent Anderson
  • Materials, devices, and methods for treating multiple spinal regions including the posterior and spinous process regions
    Publication number: 20070173821
    Abstract: A method of treating a spinal condition includes attaching an interspinous device between spinous processes of a pair of vertebrae and attaching an anterior system between the pair of adjacent vertebrae to prevent hyperkyphosis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2006
    Publication date: July 26, 2007
    Applicant: SDGI Holdings, Inc.
    Inventor: Hai Trieu