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Patent Inventor Names
Claude A. Vidal0
Gregory H. Lambrecht0
Robert Kevin Moore0
Russel J. Redmond0
Thomas Banks0
Date of Patent
May 22, 2007
Patent Application Number
10237380
Date Filed
September 5, 2002
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Patent abstract
Reinforcement of annulus fibrosis tissue within an intervertebral disc can be achieved through implantation of a support member also functioning as a barrier to resist damage to the tissue or herniation of tissue outside of the disc. The device may be anchored to the surrounding tissue. The device is compressible and may be delivered in a minimally invasive manner through a cannula.
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