Patent: 8,353,963

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Summary for Patent: 8,353,963

Title:	Expandable spacer and method for use thereof
Abstract:	An expandable implant is disclosed having an adjustable height for insertion between two adjacent bony structures or joint surfaces, for example between two adjacent spinal vertebrae. The implant includes at least one gear associated with at least one threaded shaft. Rotation of the gear engages the threaded shaft to expand the implant. The implant can be inserted in a collapsed configuration and expanded in situ. The invention also provides methods for using the implant to facilitate arthrodesis or fusion of adjacent joint surfaces or spinal vertebrae.
Inventor(s):	Glerum; Chad (Pennsburg, PA)
Assignee:	Globus Medical (Audubon, PA)
Application Number:	12/615,806
Patent Claims:	see list of patent claims

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Applicant	Tradename	Biologic Ingredient	Dosage Form	BLA	Number	Approval Date	Patent No.	Assignee	Patent Expiration	Status	Orphan	Source
Nps Pharms Inc	NATPARA	parathyroid hormone	INJECTABLE;INJECTION	125511	004	2015-01-23	➤ Try a Free Trial	Globus Medical (Audubon, PA)	➤ Try a Free Trial	RX	Orphan	search
Nps Pharms Inc	NATPARA	parathyroid hormone	INJECTABLE;INJECTION	125511	003	2015-01-23	➤ Try a Free Trial	Globus Medical (Audubon, PA)	➤ Try a Free Trial	RX	Orphan	search
Nps Pharms Inc	NATPARA	parathyroid hormone	INJECTABLE;INJECTION	125511	002	2015-01-23	➤ Try a Free Trial	Globus Medical (Audubon, PA)	➤ Try a Free Trial	RX	Orphan	search
Applicant	Tradename	Biologic Ingredient	Dosage Form	BLA	Number	Approval Date	Patent No.	Assignee	Patent Expiration	Status	Orphan	Source

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Country	Patent Number	Publication Date
United States of America	10226358	Mar 12, 2019
United States of America	2011172716	Jul 14, 2011
United States of America	2014172101	Jun 19, 2014
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