Patents by Inventor Faheem A. Sandhu
Faheem A. Sandhu 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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Patent number: 9918709Abstract: A retractor assembly for defining a working channel to a surgical site for conducting minimally invasive spinal surgery includes a plurality of relatively articulable components. Temporary interconnections are formed between adjacent sidewalls of the components to hold the components in a de sired configuration, such as in a closed triangular form. The components are articulable relative to each other for adjusting the working channel or for performing surgical functions.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 2016Date of Patent: March 20, 2018Assignee: Spinal USA, Inc.Inventor: Faheem A. Sandhu
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Patent number: 9907596Abstract: A surgical rod scorer is provided. The surgical rod scorer includes a pair of elongated shaft members that are pivotably coupled to one another and movable from a spaced-apart configuration to an approximated configuration. Each of the shaft members includes a handle member that is configured for gripping by a user and jaw member that is configured to support respective first and second cutting assemblies thereon. The first and second cutting assemblies each include one or more cutting elements thereon configured and dimensioned to score surgical rod when the jaw members are in the approximated configuration and rotated about the surgical rod.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2015Date of Patent: March 6, 2018Assignee: K2M, INC.Inventors: Larry McClintock, Kevin R. Strauss, Faheem Sandhu
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Patent number: 9782158Abstract: A surgical access device including a frame, first and second supports, and first and second retractor blades releasably coupled with the first and second supports, respectively. The frame has first and second arms. The first support is releasably coupled with the first and second arms. The second support is slidably mounted on the first and second arms. The second support is movable between a first position with the retractor blades in close cooperative position and a spaced apart position with respect to the first support. The first and second retractor blades each have a distal end portion configured and adapted to engage a vertebral body. In one method of use, the retractor is inserted through an incision in first orientation with the blades in close approximation and rotated approximately 90°, before spreading the retractor blades to retract tissue.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2015Date of Patent: October 10, 2017Assignee: K2M, Inc.Inventors: Pierce Nunley, Colin Natali, Faheem Sandhu, Ronald Childs, Brandon Moore
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Publication number: 20170265909Abstract: A facet screw system and method includes an implant assembly having a screw with a removable head, a locking nut, and a collet. An insertion instrument is used to insert the screw, compress the facet joint, locks the implant, and breaks off the head of the screw providing a lower profile implant.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2017Publication date: September 21, 2017Inventors: David Brumfield, Mahmoud F. Abdelgany, Ahmad Faizan, Faheem Sandhu
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Publication number: 20170238972Abstract: An occipital fixation assembly is provided. The occipital fixation assembly includes a first mounting plate configured for placement within a sinus cavity adjacent a rear portion of a skull of a patient. A threaded post extends from the first mounting plate. A coupling member includes an aperture configured to receive the threaded post therethrough. The coupling member includes an offset extension configured to support a surgical rod thereon. A fixation nut configured to threadably engage the threaded post of the first mounting plate is rotatable about the threaded post and translatable therealong. The fixation nut is rotatable with respect to the first mounting plate and the coupling member such that rotation of the fixation nut in a predetermined direction brings the first mounting plate and the coupling member toward one another and into secured engagement with the skull of a patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2017Publication date: August 24, 2017Inventors: Faheem Sandhu, Kevin R. Strauss, Larry McClintock
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Publication number: 20170156716Abstract: A retractor assembly for defining a working channel to a surgical site for conducting minimally invasive spinal surgery includes a plurality of relatively articulable components. Temporary interconnections are formed between adjacent sidewalls of the components to hold the components in a de sired configuration, such as in a closed triangular form. The components are articulable relative to each other for adjusting the working channel or for performing surgical functions.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 12, 2016Publication date: June 8, 2017Inventor: Faheem A. Sandhu
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Patent number: 9668784Abstract: A facet screw system and method includes an implant assembly having a screw with a removable head, a locking nut, and a collet. An insertion instrument is used to insert the screw, compress the facet joint, locks the implant, and breaks off the head of the screw providing a lower profile implant.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 2012Date of Patent: June 6, 2017Assignee: Amendia, Inc.Inventors: David Brumfield, Mahmoud F. Abdelgany, Ahmad Faizan, Faheem Sandhu
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Patent number: 9597122Abstract: An occipital fixation assembly is provided. The occipital fixation assembly includes a first mounting plate configured for placement within a sinus cavity adjacent a rear portion of a skull of a patient. A threaded post extends from the first mounting plate. A coupling member includes an aperture configured to receive the threaded post therethrough. The coupling member includes an offset extension configured to support a surgical rod thereon. A fixation nut configured to threadably engage the threaded post of the first mounting plate is rotatable about the threaded post and translatable therealong. The fixation nut is rotatable with respect to the first mounting plate and the coupling member such that rotation of the fixation nut in a predetermined direction brings the first mounting plate and the coupling member toward one another and into secured engagement with the skull of a patient.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 2014Date of Patent: March 21, 2017Assignee: K2M, Inc.Inventors: Faheem Sandhu, Kevin R. Strauss, Larry McClintock
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Patent number: 9414831Abstract: A retractor assembly for defining a working channel to a surgical site for conducting minimally invasive spinal surgery includes a plurality of relatively articulable components. Temporary interconnections are formed between adjacent sidewalls of the components to hold the components in a desired configuration, such as in a closed triangular form. The components are articulable relative to each other for adjusting the working channel or for performing surgical functions.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2015Date of Patent: August 16, 2016Assignee: Spinal USA, Inc.Inventor: Faheem A. Sandhu
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Patent number: 9393709Abstract: A scoring system includes a scoring device and a mandrel. The scoring device includes at least one scoring disc configured to engage a surface of a mesh cage. In an open condition, the scoring disc is positioned away from the mesh cage and in a closed condition, the scoring disc engages a surface of the mesh cage. The scoring device is rotatable about the longitudinal axis of the mesh cage when in the closed condition to score the mesh cage at a desired length from an end of the mesh cage. The mandrel is insertable within the mesh cage to support and/or retain a portion of the mesh cage. The mandrel can also apply a force to the score mark to cleanly separate two portions of the mesh cage at the score mark.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2013Date of Patent: July 19, 2016Assignee: K2M, Inc.Inventors: Faheem Sandhu, Larry McClintock, Kevin R. Strauss
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Publication number: 20160081684Abstract: A surgical access device including a frame, first and second supports, and first and second retractor blades releasably coupled with the first and second supports, respectively. The frame has first and second arms. The first support is releasably coupled with the first and second arms. The second support is slidably mounted on the first and second arms. The second support is movable between a first position with the retractor blades in close cooperative position and a spaced apart position with respect to the first support. The first and second retractor blades each have a distal end portion configured and adapted to engage a vertebral body. In one method of use, the retractor is inserted through an incision in first orientation with the blades in close approximation and rotated approximately 90°, before spreading the retractor blades to retract tissue.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 3, 2015Publication date: March 24, 2016Inventors: Pierce Nunley, Colin Natali, Faheem Sandhu, Ronald Childs, Brandon Moore
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Publication number: 20160008048Abstract: A surgical rod scorer is provided. The surgical rod scorer includes a pair of elongated shaft members that are pivotably coupled to one another and movable from a spaced-apart configuration to an approximated configuration. Each of the shaft members includes a handle member that is configured for gripping by a user and jaw member that is configured to support respective first and second cutting assemblies thereon. The first and second cutting assemblies each include one or more cutting elements thereon configured and dimensioned to score surgical rod when the jaw members are in the approximated configuration and rotated about the surgical rod.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 24, 2015Publication date: January 14, 2016Inventors: Larry McClintock, Kevin R. Strauss, Faheem Sandhu
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Patent number: 9220491Abstract: A surgical access device including a frame, first and second supports, and first and second retractor blades releasably coupled with the first and second supports, respectively. The frame has first and second arms. The first support is releasably coupled with the first and second arms. The second support is slidably mounted on the first and second arms. The second support is movable between a first position with the retractor blades in close cooperative position and a spaced apart position with respect to the first support. The first and second retractor blades each have a distal end portion configured and adapted to engage a vertebral body. In one method of use, the retractor is inserted through an incision in first orientation with the blades in close approximation and rotated approximately 90°, before spreading the retractor blades to retract tissue.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2013Date of Patent: December 29, 2015Assignee: K2M, INC.Inventors: Pierce Nunley, Colin Natali, Faheem Sandhu, Ronald Childs, Brandon Moore
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Patent number: 9192367Abstract: A surgical access device including a frame, first and second supports, and first and second retractor blades releasably coupled with the first and second supports, respectively. The frame has first and second arms. The first support is releasably coupled with the first and second arms. The second support is slidably mounted on the first and second arms. The second support is movable between a first position with the retractor blades in close cooperative position and a spaced apart position with respect to the first support. The first and second retractor blades each have a distal end portion configured and adapted to engage a vertebral body. In one method of use, the retractor is inserted through an incision in first orientation with the blades in close approximation and rotated approximately 90°, before spreading the retractor blades to retract tissue.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2013Date of Patent: November 24, 2015Assignee: K2M, Inc.Inventors: Pierce Nunley, Colin Natali, Faheem Sandhu, Ronald Childs, Brandon Moore
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Patent number: 9186132Abstract: A surgical access device including a frame, first and second supports, and first and second retractor blades releasably coupled with the first and second supports, respectively. The frame has first and second arms. The first support is releasably coupled with the first and second arms. The second support is slidably mounted on the first and second arms. The second support is movable between a first position with the retractor blades in close cooperative position and a spaced apart position with respect to the first support. The first and second retractor blades each have a distal end portion configured and adapted to engage a vertebral body. In one method of use, the retractor is inserted through an incision in first orientation with the blades in close approximation and rotated approximately 90°, before spreading the retractor blades to retract tissue.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2013Date of Patent: November 17, 2015Assignee: K2m, Inc.Inventors: Pierce Nunley, Colin Natali, Faheem Sandhu, Ronald Childs, Brandon Moore
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Patent number: 9144447Abstract: A surgical rod scorer is provided. The surgical rod scorer includes a pair of elongated shaft members that are pivotably coupled to one another and movable from a spaced-apart configuration to an approximated configuration. Each of the shaft members includes a handle member that is configured for gripping by a user and jaw member that is configured to support respective first and second cutting assemblies thereon. The first and second cutting assemblies each include one or more cutting elements thereon configured and dimensioned to score surgical rod when the jaw members are in the approximated configuration and rotated about the surgical rod.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2012Date of Patent: September 29, 2015Assignee: K2M, Inc.Inventors: Larry McClintock, Kevin R. Strauss, Faheem Sandhu
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Publication number: 20150257747Abstract: A retractor assembly for defining a working channel to a surgical site for conducting minimally invasive spinal surgery includes a plurality of relatively articulable components. Temporary interconnections are formed between adjacent sidewalls of the components to hold the components in a desired configuration, such as in a closed triangular form. The components are articulable relative to each other for adjusting the working channel or for performing surgical functions.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2015Publication date: September 17, 2015Inventor: Faheem A. Sandhu
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Patent number: 8986344Abstract: A retractor assembly for defining a working channel to a surgical site for conducting minimally invasive spinal surgery includes a plurality of relatively articulable components. Temporary interconnections are formed between adjacent sidewalls of the components to hold the components in a desired configuration, such as in a closed triangular form. The components are articulable relative to each other for adjusting the working channel or for performing surgical functions.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 2013Date of Patent: March 24, 2015Assignee: Spinal USA, Inc.Inventor: Faheem A. Sandhu
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Publication number: 20140324105Abstract: An occipital fixation assembly is provided. The occipital fixation assembly includes a first mounting plate configured for placement within a sinus cavity adjacent a rear portion of a skull of a patient. A threaded post extends from the first mounting plate. A coupling member includes an aperture configured to receive the threaded post therethrough. The coupling member includes an offset extension configured to support a surgical rod thereon. A fixation nut configured to threadably engage the threaded post of the first mounting plate is rotatable about the threaded post and translatable therealong. The fixation nut is rotatable with respect to the first mounting plate and the coupling member such that rotation of the fixation nut in a predetermined direction brings the first mounting plate and the coupling member toward one another and into secured engagement with the skull of a patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 28, 2014Publication date: October 30, 2014Applicant: K2M, Inc.Inventors: Faheem Sandhu, Kevin R. Strauss, Larry McClintock
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Publication number: 20140277204Abstract: A dilation introducer for orthopedic surgery is provided for minimally invasive access for insertion of an intervertebral implant. The dilation introducer may be used to provide an access position through Kambin's triangle from a posterolateral approach. A first dilator tube with a first longitudinal axis is provided. An access cannula may be introduced over the first dilator tube. A drill may be inserted through the access cannula and used to perform a foraminoplasty. Surgical instruments may pass through the access cannula to operate on an intervertebral disc and/or insert an intervertebral implant.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 18, 2014Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: Interventional Spine, Inc.Inventor: Faheem A. Sandhu