Globus Medical. has been granted a patent for a spinal compression system that enables effective compression of bone structures while maintaining visual access to the surgical site. The system features a stanchion, sleeve, and compression lever designed for efficient operation during spinal procedures. GlobalData’s report on Globus Medical gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Spinal compression instrument for bone structure alignment
The granted patent US12070252B2 describes a spinal compression instrument designed to facilitate the compression of one bone structure relative to another. The instrument features a stanchion member with an elongate shaft that includes a proximal and a distal end, where the distal end is specifically designed to engage a tulip portion of a first bone anchor. A sleeve member partially encircles the stanchion, and a compression lever is pivotably connected to the sleeve, allowing it to rotate about a defined pivot point. The lever is equipped with a distal end that engages a second bone anchor and includes an opening to accommodate a spinal rod. This design enables the spinal rod to pass through the tulip portions of both bone anchors without obstruction, facilitating the compression process.
Additionally, the patent outlines various features of the instrument, such as receptacles and recesses at the stanchion and lever ends to enhance engagement with the bone anchors and spinal rod. The compression lever is designed with a hand grip for user convenience and includes an interface mechanism to control the release of compression. The method of using the instrument involves securing the bone anchors to their respective structures, positioning the spinal rod, and applying force to the compression lever to drive the first bone anchor toward the second. The steps are structured to ensure that the spinal rod remains in place while the compression occurs, with provisions for locking the rod to the anchors after the compression is achieved. Overall, the patent presents a detailed mechanism aimed at improving spinal surgery procedures through effective bone structure compression.
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