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Patent: 8,353,963
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 |
Details for Patent 8,353,963
| Applicant | Tradename | Biologic Ingredient | Dosage Form | BLA | Number | Approval Date | Patent No. | Assignee | Estimated Patent Expiration | Status | Orphan | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nps Pharms Inc | NATPARA | parathyroid hormone | INJECTABLE;INJECTION | 125511 | 004 | 2015-01-23 | Start Trial | Globus Medical (Audubon, PA) | 2039-03-29 | RX | Orphan | search |
| Nps Pharms Inc | NATPARA | parathyroid hormone | INJECTABLE;INJECTION | 125511 | 003 | 2015-01-23 | Start Trial | Globus Medical (Audubon, PA) | 2039-03-29 | RX | Orphan | search |
| Nps Pharms Inc | NATPARA | parathyroid hormone | INJECTABLE;INJECTION | 125511 | 002 | 2015-01-23 | Start Trial | Globus Medical (Audubon, PA) | 2039-03-29 | RX | Orphan | search |
| Nps Pharms Inc | NATPARA | parathyroid hormone | INJECTABLE;INJECTION | 125511 | 001 | 2015-01-23 | Start Trial | Globus Medical (Audubon, PA) | 2039-03-29 | RX | Orphan | search |
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International Patent Family for US Patent 8,353,963
| 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 |
| United States of America | 2015335446 | Nov 26, 2015 |
| United States of America | 2017027714 | Feb 02, 2017 |
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