Patents Assigned to September 28, Inc.
  • Patent number: 5584831
    Abstract: A spinal column fixation device and method is disclosed. Generally, the device contains a pedicle screw that has a first and second end. The first end of the screw has a threaded portion and the second end has a spherical handle. Also included will be a clamping apparatus that will clamp onto the spherical handle ends as well as having a receiving portion for placement of interconnecting rods. A novel intra-vertebral body wedge is also included. Further, a method of stabilizing motion of a plurality of involved spinal diseased vertebrae with the spinal column fixation device and wedge has been claimed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 1993
    Date of Patent: December 17, 1996
    Assignee: September 28, Inc.
    Inventor: Douglas W. McKay