Patents Assigned to U.S. Spinal Technologies, LLC
  • Patent number: 7674297
    Abstract: A spinal fusion system includes a cage with a fillable volume and removable locking gate, thereby enabling the fillable volume to be packed with graft, biologic or other materials prior to the gate being closed and locked. In the preferred embodiment, the locking gate is positioned anteriorally, though lateral, posterior, and combinations thereof are also possible. The cage is preferably radiolucent, being composed of a carbon fiber, but with one or more radiopaque markers to provide a certain degree of visualization. Some or all of the walls of the cage may include superior and/or inferior surface features to enhance positioning and/or minimize back-out, and the posterior wall may be indented to prevent neurocompression. The sidewalls of the cage may further include a recessed face with nipple indents and locking fasteners. According to a system aspect of the invention, multiple cages are provided, each being shaped differently for use at different spinal levels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2010
    Assignee: U.S. Spinal Technologies, LLC
    Inventor: Mark H. Falahee
  • Publication number: 20090318980
    Abstract: A percutaneous facet fixation system minimally invasive, reproducible, efficient, and effective. Capable of immediate stabilization of a facet joint complex, the instrumentation and methods may be used with C-arm and/or endoscopic visualization.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2009
    Publication date: December 24, 2009
    Applicant: U.S. Spinal Technologies, LLC
    Inventor: Mark H. Falahee
  • Patent number: 7608094
    Abstract: A percutaneous facet fixation system minimally invasive, reproducible, efficient, and effective. Capable of immediate stabilization of a facet joint complex, the instrumentation and methods may be used with C-arm and/or endoscopic visualization.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2009
    Assignee: U.S. Spinal Technologies, LLC
    Inventor: Mark H. Falahee
  • Patent number: 7232463
    Abstract: Cage systems that improve upon the prior art in various ways. In the preferred embodiments, devices are radiolucent, with markers, thereby allowing visualization of placement without excessive obscuration. Devices according to the invention eliminate multiple steps, instruments and trays, while being capable of a custom fit. The devices according to the invention permit easier and greater access to end plate surface area, and can be used with autografts, allografts, and biologics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2007
    Assignee: U.S. Spinal Technologies, LLC
    Inventor: Mark H. Falahee