Patents Assigned to SDGI Holdings
  • Intervertebral prosthetic device for spinal stabilization and method of implanting same
    Publication number: 20070005064
    Abstract: A prosthetic device and a method for inserting same between adjacent vertebrae, according to which two connected members are provided, one of which is formed by a relatively flexible material and the other of which is formed by a relatively stiff material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2005
    Publication date: January 4, 2007
    Applicant: SDGI Holdings
    Inventors: Kent Anderson, Thomas Carls, Eric Lange, Fred Molz, Matthew Morrison, Jonathan Dewey, Aurelien Bruneau
  • Shape memory alloy disc replacement device
    Publication number: 20050222683
    Abstract: A disc replacement device, such as for replacing a spinal disc between two vertebral bodies of the spine. The disc replacement device comprises an upper shell, a lower shell, and a plurality of compressible pillars each connecting the upper and lower shells and comprising a shape memory alloy. At least one of the plurality of pillars is interiorly offset from perimeters of the upper and lower shells. The disc replacement device may also include one or more fins comprising a shape memory alloy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2004
    Publication date: October 6, 2005
    Applicant: SDGI Holdings
    Inventor: Bret Berry