IP Library Patent Application 11206676
Patent Application
App. No. 11/206,676

Implantable spinal device revision system

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11/206,676
Abstract

The invention discloses devices, methods and systems for an implantable revision device useful for altering the biomechanics of an implanted spinal arthroplasty device. The revision device has a first surface adapted to communicate with a natural anatomical surface; and a second surface adapted to engage a portion of the arthroplasty device. The device alters the biomechanics of the implanted spinal arthroplasty device permanently semi-permanently and/or temporarily.

Claims (78)

1 . An implantable device for revising an implanted spinal arthroplasty device comprising:

(a) A first surface adapted to communicate with an anatomical surface of the spine; and

(b) A second surface adapted to engage a portion of the implanted spinal arthroplasty device.

2 . The device of claim 1 wherein the first surface communicates with a revised anatomical surface.

3 . The device of claim 1 wherein the revision device has threads adapted to engage the anatomical surface at a first end.

4 . The device of claim 3 wherein the threads are positioned on an exterior surface of the revision device.

5 . The device of claim 1 wherein the revision device has a hollow aperture for receiving a connector of the arthroplasty device.

6 . The device of claim 5 wherein the aperture is internally threaded to receive a connector of the arthroplasty device.

7 . The device of claim 1 wherein the revision device is adapted to deliver bone cement to the anatomical surface.

8 . The device of claim 1 wherein the revision device is adapted at an end to engage an arthroplasty device.

9 . The device of claim 1 wherein an end of the revision device is adapted to engage an arthroplasty device.

10 . The device of claim 1 wherein the revision device alters the biomechanics of the arthroplasty device.

11 . The device of claim 10 wherein the revision device alters the biomechanics of the arthroplasty device for a period of time.

12 . The device of claim 10 wherein the revision device alters the biomechanics of the arthroplasty device permanently.

13 . The device of claim 10 wherein the revision device alters the biomechanics of the arthroplasty device semi-permanently.

14 . The device of claim 1 wherein the revision device secures the arthroplasty device.

15 . The device of claim 1 wherein the revision device prevents movement of the arthroplasty device with respect to the anatomical surface to which it is connected.

16 . An implantable device for altering the biomechanics of an implanted spinal arthroplasty device comprising:

(a) A first surface adapted to communicate with an anatomical surface; and

(b) A second surface adapted to engage a portion of the arthroplasty device.

17 . The device of claim 16 wherein the revision device has threads adapted to engage the natural anatomical surface at a first end.

18 . The device of claim 17 wherein the threads are positioned on an exterior surface of the revision device.

19 . The device of claim 16 wherein the revision device has a hollow aperture for receiving a connector of the arthroplasty device.

20 . The device of claim 19 wherein the aperture is internally threaded to receive a connector of the arthroplasty device.

21 . The device of claim 16 wherein the revision device is adapted to deliver bone cement to the anatomical surface.

22 . The device of claim 16 wherein the revision device is adapted at an end to engage an arthroplasty device.

23 . The device of claim 16 wherein an end of the revision device is adapted to engage an arthroplasty device.

24 . The device of claim 16 wherein the revision device alters the biomechanics of the arthroplasty device for a period of time.

25 . The device of claim 16 wherein the revision device alters the biomechanics of the arthroplasty device permanently.

26 . The device of claim 16 wherein the revision device alters the biomechanics of the arthroplasty device semi-permanently.

27 . The device of claim 16 wherein the revision device secures the arthroplasty device.

28 . The device of claim 16 wherein the revision device prevents movement of the arthroplasty device with respect to the natural anatomical surface to which it is connected.

29 . An implantable spinal arthroplasty device revision system, components of which are configured for implantation in conjunction with a spinal arthroplasty device and a first and second vertebra of a spine, comprising at least one of:

a spine reconstruction device for replacing bone comprising an elongated tubular member with an anchoring member on a portion of an exterior of the elongated tubular member, an aperture adapted to communicate with a bone surface, and a proximal end adapted to replace a mating surface;

a revision cap adapted to mate with a truncated stem of an implanted arthroplasty device comprising a cap adapted to mate with a stem of the implanted arthroplasty device and an arthroplasty device receiving housing connected to the cap;

a revision stem comprising a stem adapted to be implanted within bone and having a cap at an end of the stem and an arthroplasty device receiving housing connected to the cap;

a modular cephalad stem having an auxiliary sleeve adapted to receive a threaded female stem, a male stem, and a connector;

a cross-linking arm having a length adapted to fit between a pair of cephalad arms of an arthroplasty device, each end of which is adapted to connect to a cephalad arm; and

an arthroplasty device joint controller adapted to control movement of an arthroplasty device joint having a base adapted to engage a device joint at a first location, a side and a top adapted to engage the device joint at a second location.

30 . The revision system of claim 29 further comprising an artificial disc.

31 . The revision system of claim 29 further comprising intervertebral wedges.

32 . The revision system of claim 29 wherein the implantable restoration unit incorporates bone filler or bone cement within a lumen of the elongated tubular member.

33 . The revision system of claim 29 wherein the implantable restoration unit incorporates biocompatible adhesive within a lumen of the elongated tubular member.

34 . The revision system of claim 29 wherein the implantable restoration unit is internally threaded.

35 . The revision system of claim 29 wherein the implantable restoration unit is externally threaded.

36 . The revision system of claim 29 wherein the implantable restoration unit is adapted to replace a spine anatomy wherein the spine anatomy is selected from pedicle, lamina, process and vertebral body.

37 . The revision system of claim 29 wherein the implantable restoration unit is adapted to connect to an arthroplasty device.

38 . The revision system of claim 29 wherein the arthroplasty device receiving housing is positioned adjacent the cap.

39 . The revision system of claim 29 wherein the housing is adapted to connect to an element of an implanted arthroplasty device.

40 . The revision system of claim 29 wherein the revision cap is a polyaxial element.

41 . The revision system of claim 29 wherein the housing moves relative to the cap by a ball and socket connector.

42 . The revision system of claim 29 wherein the housing is rotatably connected to the revision cap.

43 . The revision system of claim 29 wherein the revision cap is adapted to engage the implanted arthroplasty device.

44 . The revision system of claim 29 wherein the auxiliary sleeve is internally and externally threaded.

45 . The revision system of claim 29 wherein the auxiliary sleeve has a configured female aperture forming a keyway.

46 . The revision system of claim 29 wherein the male stem has a configured male protrusion adapted to fit within a configured female aperture of the auxiliary sleeve.

47 . The revision system of claim 29 wherein the modular cephalad stem is adapted to provide antirotation of the male stem to the female auxiliary sleeve.

48 . The revision system of claim 29 wherein the modular stem has a securing member.

49 . The revision system of claim 29 wherein the base of the joint controller is positioned on the arthroplasty device joint opposite a position of the top of the joint controller.

50 . The revision system of claim 29 wherein the joint controller snap fits over the joint of the arthroplasty device.

51 . The revision system of claim 29 wherein the joint controller has an aperture on the top of the device.

52 . The revision system of claim 51 wherein the aperture is adapted to receive a securing mechanism.

53 . An implantable device for restoring a target surface area of a vertebral body, the implantable device comprising an elongated tubular member with an anchoring member on a portion of an exterior of the elongated tubular member at a first end, and an aperture adapted to communicate with a connective tissue and an aperture adapted to communicate with an implantable arthroplasty device at a second end.

54 . An implantable device for revising a previously implanted arthroplasty device having a fixation element, the implantable device comprising a cap adapted to mate with a stem of the previously implanted fixation element, and a housing connected to the cap on a first end and adapted to engage an element of an arthroplasty device on a second end.

55 . An implantable device for use with an arthroplasty device, the implantable device comprising a stem having a tapered first end, and a housing adapted to engage an element of the arthroplasty device at a second end.

56 . An implantable device for use with an arthroplasty device, the implantable device comprising a modular stem having a first stem component with a male end, and a second stem component with a female end, wherein the male end is adapted to fit within the female end to prevent rotation.

57 . An implantable device for use with an arthroplasty device, the implantable device comprising a cross-linking arm adapted to connect to a first arm of the arthroplasty device at a first end and a second arm of the joint arthroplasty device at a second end.

58 . An implantable device for use with an arthroplasty device comprising a lock adapted to engage a joint of the arthroplasty device to reduce articulation of the joint.

59 . A method of revising an implanted arthroplasty device, the method comprising:

(a) Accessing an implanted spinal arthroplasty device; and

(b) Inserting a revision device adapted to alter the biomechanics of the implanted spinal arthroplasty device.

60 . The method of claim 59 wherein the revision device restores the operation of the implanted arthroplasty device.

61 . The method of claim 59 wherein the revision device limits the operation of the implanted arthroplasty device.

62 . The method of claim 59 wherein the revision device converts the implanted arthroplasty device to a fusion device.

63 . The method of claim 59 wherein the spinal arthroplasty device is revised at the time of implantation.

64 . The method of claim 59 wherein the spinal arthroplasty device is accessed during a subsequent interventional procedure.

65 . The method of claim 59 further comprising the step of selecting a revision device.

66 . The method of claim 65 further wherein the step of selecting a revision device is repeated and the step of inserting a revision device is repeated.

Assignments (4)
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Jan 20, 2011
From: GENERAL ELECTRIC CAPITAL CORPORATION, AS AGENT
To: FSI ACQUISITION SUB, LLC
Reel/Frame 025671/0863 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Jan 12, 2010
From: ARCHUS ORTHOPEDICS, INC.
To: FACET SOLUTIONS, INC.
Reel/Frame 023767/0857 →
SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Nov 5, 2009
From: FSI ACQUISITION SUB, LLC
To: GENERAL ELECTRIC CAPITAL CORPORATION, AS AGENT
Reel/Frame 023471/0325 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Nov 22, 2005
From: BROMAN, RICHARD; MCLEER, THOMAS; TOKISH, JR., LEONARD; REILEY, MARK A.; SUH, SEAN S.
To: ARCHUS ORTHOPEDICS, INC.
Reel/Frame 017268/0701 →