Patents by Inventor Colm McLaughlin
Colm McLaughlin has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Publication number: 20250177013Abstract: Disclosed herein are an inserter instrument, a system including the inserter, a spinal implant, and fasteners for affixing the implant to the spine of a subject, and related methods for performing spinal procedures including insertion of spinal plates. The inserter includes a housing, an inner sleeve slidably disposed within the housing, and an awl slidably disposed within the housing and inner sleeve. The housing includes a rotatable portion configured to actuate translation of the inner sleeve proximally or distally relative to the housing along a central axis to releasably engage the spinal implant using a distal engagement portion of the inner sleeve. The awl is configured to form a pilot hole in a vertebra at the surgical site, which is configured to receive a fastener to fix the spinal plate to the spine.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2023Publication date: June 5, 2025Inventors: Colm McLaughlin, Julia Gambogi, Matthew Bakey, Mohammed Khan
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Patent number: 12310643Abstract: Misaligned bones on opposite sides of a joint are aligned using a first rigid extension securable to one of the misaligned bones using a particular surgical approach, and a second rigid extension having a contacting surface positionable in contact with the other the two misaligned bones from the same surgical approach. The first and second rigid extensions are moved with respect to each other using a lever, whereby a pulling force is exerted on one of the bones, and a pushing force on the other, thereby aligning the first and second misaligned bones.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2023Date of Patent: May 27, 2025Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.Inventors: Marcin Niemiec, Duncan Sibson, Noah Hansell, Chad Glerum, Colm McLaughlin, Daniel Davenport, Mark Weiman, Jason Gray, Khiem Pham, Michael Black, Ben Silber, Mark Fromhold, Andrew Iott, Kathleen Hill, John Gilbert, Richard Castle
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Patent number: 12279971Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of inserting an implant comprising providing an expandable vertebral implant. The method further may comprise providing an angling inserter tool. The angling inserter tool comprises a handle portion, a base portion, and a tip assembly, the base portion being disposed between the handle portion and the tip assembly. The method further may comprise distally advancing a central shaft of the tip assembly with rotation into an opening in the expandable vertebral implant to secure the angling inserter tool to the expandable vertebral implant. The method further may comprise positioning the expandable vertebral implant in a patient's spine. The method further may comprise for causing the tip assembly to angulate with respect to a longitudinal axis of the angling inserter tool, wherein the internal shaft is coaxial with an outer cylinder of the base portion.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2022Date of Patent: April 22, 2025Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.Inventors: James Himmelberger, Colm McLaughlin, Mark Weiman
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Publication number: 20250099262Abstract: Expandable fusion devices, systems, and methods thereof. The expandable fusion implant may include upper and lower endplates configured to engage adjacent vertebrae and an actuator assembly for expanding the upper and lower endplates to independently control anterior and posterior heights of the implant. The actuator assembly may be operated in two modes: (1) to force the upper and lower endplates apart resulting in parallel expansion; and (2) to increase the anterior height of the implant resulting in an increase in lordotic angle.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2023Publication date: March 27, 2025Inventors: Mark Weiman, Matthew Bakey, Colm McLaughlin
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Patent number: 12257162Abstract: A soft tissue repair system is provided for covering or filling openings in the annulus of an intervertebral disc. The soft tissue repair system uses a single plug or a combination of a first plug and a second plug. The second plug is a flowable plug such as an adhesive material or a material that hardens to a flexible plug material. Each plug is configured to close the opening in the annulus and can be positioned within the opening, over the opening at the exterior surface or over the opening at the interior surface. The plug can also be combined with a clamping mechanism that engages the annulus to secure the plug in the opening.Type: GrantFiled: November 11, 2021Date of Patent: March 25, 2025Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.Inventors: Jody L. Seifert, David C. Paul, Sean Suh, Colm Mclaughlin, Marcin Niemiec, Aditya Ingalhalikar, Daniel Davenport, Jamie Carroll, Chad Glerum, Edward Dwyer, Noah Hansell, Mark Weiman, Douglas Cahill, Adam Friedrich, Michelle Kofron, Vipin Kunjachan, Ed Reilley, Damien O'Halloran, William S. Rhoda, Brian Malm
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Patent number: 12232983Abstract: A prosthetic implant for engagement between first and second vertebrae. The implant includes a first plate configured for attachment to the first vertebrae and defining a first interbody connection member and a second plate configured for attachment to the second vertebrae and defining a second interbody connection member. An interbody component includes a body with a first end defining a first plate connection member configured for connection to the first interbody connection member and a second end defining a second plate connection member configured for connection to the second interbody connection member. A method of inserting the implant is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2023Date of Patent: February 25, 2025Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.Inventors: Colm McLaughlin, Noah Hansell, Jeffrey D. Gordon, Mark Weiman, George Howard, Suresh Chintakunta
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Publication number: 20250032271Abstract: An implant including first and second end plates, each of which defines at least one anterior ramped surface and at least one posterior ramped surface. A posterior actuator is positioned between the first and second end plates and has guiding ramp surfaces which correspond with the posterior ramped surfaces. An anterior actuator is positioned between the first and second end plates and guiding ramp surfaces which correspond with the anterior ramped surfaces. An actuator assembly extends between the posterior actuator and the anterior actuator and is configured to selectively move the posterior actuator and the anterior actuator simultaneously, move posterior actuator independently of the anterior actuator, or move the anterior actuator independently of the posterior actuator.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 9, 2024Publication date: January 30, 2025Inventors: Colm McLaughlin, Jason Zappacosta
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Patent number: 12208017Abstract: An implant including first and second end plates, each of which defines at least one anterior ramped surface and at least one posterior ramped surface. A posterior actuator is positioned between the first and second end plates and has guiding ramp surfaces which correspond with the posterior ramped surfaces. An anterior actuator is positioned between the first and second end plates and guiding ramp surfaces which correspond with the anterior ramped surfaces. An actuator assembly extends between the posterior actuator and the anterior actuator and is configured to selectively move the posterior actuator and the anterior actuator simultaneously, move posterior actuator independently of the anterior actuator, or move the anterior actuator independently of the posterior actuator.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2019Date of Patent: January 28, 2025Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.Inventor: Colm McLaughlin
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Publication number: 20250000665Abstract: Expandable fusion devices, systems, instruments, and methods thereof. The expandable fusion implant may include an upper endplate and a lower endplate configured to engage adjacent vertebrae, an actuation gear configured to adjust a height of the upper endplate, an interface collar configured to attach to an inserter instrument at multiple orientations for a desired surgical approach, and an expansion and orientation lock configured to lock the orientation of the interface collar and lock the height of the upper endplate. The expandable fusion device is attachable to the inserter instrument to secure the interface collar and disengage the lock from the actuation gear to permit expansion of the upper endplate.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2023Publication date: January 2, 2025Inventors: Munish Gupta, Colm McLaughlin, Matthew Andraka
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Publication number: 20250000670Abstract: Expandable fusion devices, systems, instruments, and methods thereof. The expandable fusion implant may include an upper endplate and a lower endplate configured to engage adjacent vertebrae, an actuation gear configured to adjust a height of the upper endplate, an interface collar configured to attach to an inserter instrument at multiple orientations for a desired surgical approach, and an expansion and orientation lock configured to lock the orientation of the interface collar and lock the height of the upper endplate. The expandable fusion device is attachable to the inserter instrument to secure the interface collar and disengage the lock from the actuation gear to permit expansion of the upper endplate.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2023Publication date: January 2, 2025Inventors: Munish Gupta, Colm McLaughlin, Matthew Andraka
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Publication number: 20250000667Abstract: Expandable fusion devices, systems, instruments, and methods thereof. The expandable fusion implant may include an upper endplate and a lower endplate configured to engage adjacent vertebrae, an expansion gear configured to adjust a height of the upper endplate, a locking collar configured to attach to an inserter instrument at multiple orientations for a desired surgical approach, and an actuation ram configured to lock, unlock, or change insertion orientation of the locking collar. The expandable fusion device is attachable to the inserter instrument to reorient the locking collar and expand the upper endplate.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2023Publication date: January 2, 2025Inventors: Munish Gupta, Colm McLaughlin, Matthew Andraka
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Publication number: 20240390158Abstract: An implant assembly including an expandable vertebral body replacement implant. The implant assembly includes a right hand end and a left hand end configured to attach to a threaded actuator. An outer ring is configured to surround each of the right and left hand ends and the threaded actuator. The implant assembly may include removable endplates configured to engage vertebral bodies as interbody spacer or through a corpectomy. The implant assembly includes a locking mechanism to prevent collapse or movement the implant assembly after implantation. The locking mechanism automatically engage after removal of an inserter instrument from the implant assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2024Publication date: November 28, 2024Inventors: Dylan McFarland, Matthew Bakey, Colm McLaughlin, David Leff, Samuel Petersheim, George Howard
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Patent number: 12138177Abstract: An implant including first and second end plates, each of which defines at least one anterior ramped surface and at least one posterior ramped surface. A posterior actuator is positioned between the first and second end plates and has guiding ramp surfaces which correspond with the posterior ramped surfaces. An anterior actuator is positioned between the first and second end plates and guiding ramp surfaces which correspond with the anterior ramped surfaces. An actuator assembly extends between the posterior actuator and the anterior actuator and is configured to selectively move the posterior actuator and the anterior actuator simultaneously, move posterior actuator independently of the anterior actuator, or move the anterior actuator independently of the posterior actuator.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2022Date of Patent: November 12, 2024Assignee: Globus Medical Inc.Inventors: Colm McLaughlin, Jason Zappacosta
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Publication number: 20240366403Abstract: A surgical driver apparatus includes a housing and an inner driver shaft having a proximal end secured within the housing and a distal end extending out from a first side of the housing. The inner driver shaft is configured to rotate with respect to the housing. The surgical driver apparatus further includes an outer driver shaft and an idler driver shaft. The outer driver shaft is positioned coaxial with the inner driver shaft and configured to rotate independently from the inner driver shaft. The idler driver shaft is configured to transmit torque to the outer driver shaft. Additionally, the surgical driver apparatus includes a driver key comprising a driving feature and a counter-driving feature. The driver key is configured to engage a second side of the housing in one of a plurality of orientations configured to rotate the inner driver shaft and/or the outer driver shaft.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2024Publication date: November 7, 2024Inventors: Brian Flint, Colm McLaughlin
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Patent number: 12127951Abstract: Embodiments herein are generally directed to vertebral implants and implant trials for use with vertebral implant assemblies. In some embodiments, these implants and implant trials may be used in conjunction with corpectomy procedures.Type: GrantFiled: January 4, 2021Date of Patent: October 29, 2024Assignee: Globus Medical Inc.Inventors: George Howard, James Himmelberger, Jason Gray, Colm McLaughlin, Noah Hansell, Mark Weiman
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Publication number: 20240325170Abstract: The present invention provides an expandable fusion device capable of being installed inside an intervertebral disc space to maintain normal disc spacing and restore spinal stability, thereby facilitating an intervertebral fusion. In one embodiment, the fusion device includes a body portion, a first endplate, and a second endplate, the first and second endplates capable of being moved in a direction away from the body portion into an expanded configuration or capable of being moved towards the body portion into an unexpanded configuration. The fusion device is capable of being deployed and installed in both configurations.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 4, 2024Publication date: October 3, 2024Inventors: Chad Glerum, Andrew Iott, Mark Weiman, Jody Seifert, Kevin Gahman, Colm McLaughlin, Adam Friedrich
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Publication number: 20240325064Abstract: Misaligned bones on opposite sides of a joint are aligned using a first rigid extension securable to one of the misaligned bones using a particular surgical approach, and a second rigid extension having a contacting surface positionable in contact with the other the two misaligned bones from the same surgical approach. The first and second rigid extensions are moved with respect to each other using a lever, whereby a pulling force is exerted on one of the bones, and a pushing force on the other, thereby aligning the first and second misaligned bones.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2023Publication date: October 3, 2024Inventors: Marcin Niemiec, Duncan Sibson, Noah Hansell, Chad Glerum, Colm McLaughlin, Daniel Davenport, Mark Weiman, Jason Gray, Khiem Pham, Michael Black, Ben Silber, Mark Fromhold, Andrew Iott, Kathleen Hill, John Gilbert, Richard Castle
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Publication number: 20240285316Abstract: A thoracolumbar plating system includes a plate body, screw holes configured to receive bone screws, and one or more blocking members configured to allow passage of the bone screws into the plate body and to lock the bone screws in the plate body after passage. The plating system allows angulation of the bone screws while position in the plate body prior to fixation to a vertebral body. The plating system also allows rotation of one or more blocking members from an unlocked position to a locked position. The plate body may include three screw holes, four screw holes, or more. The blocking members may block a single bone screw or multiple bone screws. Components of the plating system may include strain sensors to monitor forces exerted on the components and a transmitter box to send communications relating to the exerted forces.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 23, 2023Publication date: August 29, 2024Inventors: Colm McLaughlin, Julia Gambogi
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Publication number: 20240277486Abstract: Embodiments herein are generally directed to vertebral implants and implant trials for use with vertebral implant assemblies. In some embodiments. these implants and implant trials may be used in conjunction with corpectomy procedures.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2024Publication date: August 22, 2024Inventors: George Howard, James Himmelberger, Jason Gray, Colm McLaughlin, Noah Hansell, Mark Weiman
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Patent number: 12048638Abstract: A surgical driver apparatus includes a housing and an inner driver shaft having a proximal end secured within the housing and a distal end extending out from a first side of the housing. The inner driver shaft is configured to rotate with respect to the housing. The surgical driver apparatus further includes an outer driver shaft and an idler driver shaft. The outer driver shaft is positioned coaxial with the inner driver shaft and configured to rotate independently from the inner driver shaft. The idler driver shaft is configured to transmit torque to the outer driver shaft. Additionally, the surgical driver apparatus includes a driver key comprising a driving feature and a counter-driving feature. The driver key is configured to engage a second side of the housing in one of a plurality of orientations configured to rotate the inner driver shaft and/or the outer driver shaft.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2023Date of Patent: July 30, 2024Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.Inventors: Brian Flint, Colm McLaughlin