Patents Assigned to Vermillion Technologies, LLC
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Publication number: 20090076608Abstract: An intervertebral disc replacement prosthesis for placement between a first vertebra and a second vertebra adjacent to the first vertebra. In one embodiment, the intervertebral disc replacement prosthesis includes a resilient member, which is formed from a single flat member, and three support members. The support members are housed in the resilient member that is arranged, in use, to be secured to the first and second vertebrae. The intervertebral disc prosthesis can generate a coupled motion in more than one possible direction responsive to a possible movement of at least one of the first and second vertebrae, among the resilient member, the first support member, the second support member, and the third support member.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 17, 2007Publication date: March 19, 2009Applicant: Vermillion Technologies, LLCInventors: Jeffrey David Gordon, John K. Song
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Publication number: 20090062807Abstract: A method for performing percutaneous interbody preparation and placement of an interbody device is disclosed. The method includes the steps of inserting a guide mechanism into the disc space from a posterolateral orientation and then working over the guide mechanism with cannulated, self-distracting tools and implants to prepare and place the desired implant. Means for performing the percutaneous interbody preparation and implant placement procedure are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2007Publication date: March 5, 2009Applicant: Vermillion Technologies, LLCInventor: John K. Song
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Publication number: 20090062833Abstract: A method for performing percutaneous interbody preparation and placement of an interbody device is disclosed. The method includes the steps of inserting dilators into the interbody space and then working through a tube to prepare the interbody space and place an implant. Once the device is placed, the tube is removed.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2007Publication date: March 5, 2009Applicant: Vermillion Technologies, LLCInventor: John K. Song
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Publication number: 20090018583Abstract: A device, or series of devices, for use in stabilizing two or more vertebrae of the spine—specifically, a wire rope which is used with pedicle screws as a dynamic spinal stabilization system, thereby allowing limited motion of the vertebrae. The system may also allow load transfer to an intervertebral bone graft or bone graft substitute.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2007Publication date: January 15, 2009Applicant: Vermillion Technologies, LLCInventors: John K. Song, Jeffrey David Gordon
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Publication number: 20080033436Abstract: The present invention generally relates to methods and devices for treatment of spinal deformity, and in particular to the utilization of at least one implant to either maintain the position of at least one vertebra of a patient to prevent increase in abnormal spinal curvature, to slow progression of abnormal curvature, or to impose at least one corrective displacement and/or rotation on at least one vertebra of a patient so as to incrementally correct abnormal spinal curvature.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 16, 2007Publication date: February 7, 2008Applicant: Vermillion Technologies, LLCInventors: John Song, Jeffrey Gordon
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Publication number: 20070233131Abstract: An apparatus and method for creating a space of defined length, height, width and shape with a vibrating cutting apparatus in preparation for receiving an interbody spinal implant or graft of known size and configuration is disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2007Publication date: October 4, 2007Applicant: Vermillion Technologies, LLCInventors: John Song, Jeffrey Gordon
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Publication number: 20070233255Abstract: An intervertebral disc replacement prosthesis for placement between two adjacent vertebrae which comprises two bone cantacting members and an intermediate member with a cavity. A first bone contacting member has bone contacting surface for contacting and/or incorporating to a first vertebra and a bearing surface which substantially mates with the intermediate member. A second bone contacting member has a bone contacting surface for contacting and/or incorporating to a second vertebra, a bearing surface which substantially mates with the intermediate bearing member, and a flexible protrusion which substantially captures the intermediate bearing member and contacts and/or incorporates with the first vertebra. The flexible member may be in the form of a spring, flexible cable, or polymer.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2007Publication date: October 4, 2007Applicant: Vermillion Technologies, LLCInventors: John Song, Jeffrey Gordon
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Publication number: 20070203500Abstract: An apparatus and method for creating a space of defined length, height, width and shape with a guided mill in preparation for receiving a spinal implant or graft of known size and configuration is disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2007Publication date: August 30, 2007Applicant: Vermillion Technologies, LLCInventors: Jeffrey Gordon, John Song
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Publication number: 20060047282Abstract: A device for correction of a spinal deformity. In one embodiment, the device includes a cable having a first end portion, and an opposite, second end portion attachable to a vertebra, and means for adjusting the tension of the cable so as to impose a corrective displacement on the vertebra.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2005Publication date: March 2, 2006Applicant: Vermillion Technologies, LLCInventor: Jeffrey Gordon