|Numéro de publication||US7758649 B2|
|Type de publication||Octroi|
|Numéro de demande||US 11/462,609|
|Date de publication||20 juil. 2010|
|Date de dépôt||4 août 2006|
|Date de priorité||4 août 2006|
|État de paiement des frais||Payé|
|Autre référence de publication||US20080033575|
|Numéro de publication||11462609, 462609, US 7758649 B2, US 7758649B2, US-B2-7758649, US7758649 B2, US7758649B2|
|Inventeurs||Christopher Walsh, Wyatt Drake Geist|
|Cessionnaire d'origine||Integrity Intellect Inc.|
|Exporter la citation||BiBTeX, EndNote, RefMan|
|Citations de brevets (56), Référencé par (6), Classifications (12), Événements juridiques (3)|
|Liens externes: USPTO, Cession USPTO, Espacenet|
The invention generally relates to expandable implants; particularly, to a reversibly deformable implant constructed and arranged for ease of positioning within a body cavity wherein the implant pressurelessly expands in situ to substantially conform to the body cavity.
As result of aging, disease and/or injury, the non-bony tissues disposed between adjacent bone structures can lose their resilience and shock absorbing characteristics which may result in pain and decreased range of movement in the affected area. For example, consider degenerative disc disease of the spine. The human spine is formed by an arranged column of bone structures (vertebra) separated by small cartilaginous cushions identified as intervertebral discs designed to absorb pressure (axial load) and keep the spine flexible. The disc contains a jelly-like nucleus pulposus surrounded by an outer ring of tough elastic ligament material that holds the vertebrae together, called the annulus fibrosus. As the disc degenerates, the nucleus and annulus becomes thinner and less able to handle axial loads. The annulus may begin to bulge (disc herniation) or rupture, narrowing the intervertebral disc space and impinging nerves within or adjacent to the spinal column, which may result in the individual experiencing pain of varying degree and manifestation, diminished flexibility, and reduced range of motion.
In order to reduce the pain associated with the movement of the intervertebral joint, surgical intervention is often indicated as a means to alleviate pressure upon the spinal cord while concomitantly stabilizing the associated vertebrae. This involves a surgical procedure to distract the disc, vertebra, or portions thereof, and insert intervertebral implants into the cavity created between the opposing vertebra to help support the spine and restore the normal spacing.
The most commonly used intervertebral devices are substantially rigid and manufactured at various preset heights requiring a cavity between opposing vertebrae be prepared and distracted to a dimension corresponding to the most suitably sized device. Some of these implants are hollow so that they may be packed with osteogenic material to ensure solid bone growth through and around the implant, fusing the two vertebrae. The surgical procedure to prepare the implant site can be difficult and lengthy. Moreover, the procedure requires the surgeon to create large incisions and passageways to the targeted disc space, resulting in increased recovery time, pain, and risk of trauma to the tissues surrounding the implant site.
Recently, expandable implants have been developed that may be used as both a fusion device and/or a means for maintaining intervertebral spacing. Often these implants are in the form of an expandable hollow cavity (balloon, bladder) in fluid communication with a fluid delivery means. The collapsed balloon is capable of being positioned within a disc cavity and expanded in situ by the introduction of fluid (gas, liquid) until the balloon is inflated to a size that corresponds to the cavity created when the damaged tissue is removed. The fluid delivery means typically includes a pressure monitoring component (e.g., pressure gauge, pressure sensor) used to determine when the balloon has reached the necessary size within the disc space. During the filling process, these types of systems must be carefully controlled lest the expanded balloon reaches a size or applies pressure in an amount that will overextend the disc cavity, creating additional injury to the surrounding tissue and/or bony surfaces.
Although there are numerous patents directed to expandable implant devices for insertion within a body cavity, the prior art nevertheless fails to teach a reversibly deformable implant capable of absorbing and/or retaining constituents (e.g., bone growth/fusion material, medication, curing material, etc.) within the device, while providing an individualized best fit inside the body cavity.
For example, U.S. Pat. No. 6,613,089 to Estes et al., relates to intervertebral spacers for use in orthopedic treatment of spinal defects. The intervertebral space is a shape memory polymer with a hollow cavity for the receipt of osteogenic material. The spacer can be fabricated into a desired configuration or deformed configuration by heating it above its deformation temperature (Td) and then applying positive pressure or forcing it into a mold. The deformed spacer is then effectively frozen into its deformed conformation for implantation into a prepared disc space between adjacent vertebrae. After implantation into the prepared disc space, the deformed spacer is then heated directly or indirectly above its deformation temperature by application of a heating tool or heated saline solution. Unlike the present invention, the design of this patent suffers in that the application of heat to the polymer often causes thermal necrosis, that is, the tissue surrounding the implant is damaged or destroyed and the implant fails. Moreover, the polymer cannot absorb and retain the osteogenic material evenly throughout the implant for enhanced fusion between opposing vertebrae, unlike the present invention.
U.S. Pat. No. 7,060,100 to Ferree et al., discloses an artificial joint or disc replacement having a pair of opposing endplate components, each attached to one of the upper and lower vertebrae, a cushioning component disposed between the endplate components, and a mechanism for coupling the cushioning component to one or both of the endplates. In the preferred embodiment, the cushioning component takes the form of a tire-like outer structure attached to an inner hub. A filler material is also preferably contained within the cushioning component. The filler material may be a gas, liquid, foam, or gel (hydrogel). One or both of the endplate components may include a modified surface to increase adherence to respective opposing bone surfaces. Unlike the present invention, the implant of Ferree et al., does not disclose collapsing the filler material to a reduced volume for insertion into the body cavity, whereupon the implant is spontaneously deformed to its expanded state such that the constituents are evenly distribution throughout the implant without the possibility of overextending the implant.
U.S. Pat. No. 7,001,431 to Bao et al., and U.S. Pat. No. 6,443,988 to Felt et al., both disclose a system for repairing an intervertebral disc by delivering and curing a biomaterial in situ, within the disc. The system includes both a device, having an insertable balloon and related lumen, controls and adapters, as well as a curable biomaterial (and related biomaterial delivery means). The system relies on the doctor to determine a suitable endpoint for biomaterial delivery, by controlling distraction and/or biomaterial delivery pressure, and in turn, to deliver a desired quantity of biomaterial to the balloon in order to achieve improved polymer cure and implant characteristics. Also provided is a related method for repairing an intervertebral disc by using such a system to deliver and cure the biomaterial in situ. The system can be used to implant a prosthetic total disc, or a prosthetic disc nucleus in a manner that leaves the surrounding disc tissue substantially intact. These references suffer in that the expanded balloon can easily reach a size that will can overextend the disc cavity possibly creating additional injury to the surrounding tissue and/or bony surfaces.
U.S. Pat. No. 5,571,189 to Kuslich is drawn to an expandable, porous fabric implant for insertion into the interior of a prepared disc space to stabilize the spinal segment. The fabric pores allow for tissue ingrowth through the implant. Unlike present invention, the implant of Kuslich must be positioned with the fill opening available to the surgeon inside the disc space, so that the surgeon can close the opening. Also, this patent also has the same drawbacks as balloon type implants, that is, the balloon can be easily overfilled, possibly damaging the surrounding tissue and/or bone.
U.S. Pat. No. 6,607,544 to Boucher et al., discloses an expandable balloon structure designed to compress cancellous bone within the vertebral body to form an interior cavity that can be used to receive filling material. The expandable structure is made from a non-porous elastomer material that is preformed to a desired geometry by exposure to heat and pressure. The structure undergoes expansion and further distension under application of positive pressure when placed inside the cancellous bone.
While the foregoing described prior art implants may have advanced the surgical art in a variety of ways, there nevertheless remains a need for a resilient implant capable of being reversibly deformed between an expanded state and a compressed state which utilizes differential pressure to introduce at least one flowable constituent (e.g., bone fusion material, medication, curing material, etc.) within interstices of the implant for enhanced fusion between adjacent bony surfaces without the possibility of overextending the implant and causing damage to neighboring structures.
The instant invention is related to a reversibly deformable biocompatible member (also referred to as an implant) suitable for positioning within a particularly dimensioned body cavity. The resilient member is reversibly deformable between a first expanded state and a compressed state. Moreover, the resilient member is characterized by spontaneous deformation to its expanded state absent any pressure. The resilient member is constructed and arranged to retain and/or absorb at least one desired constituent, as a function of its degree of deformation. The resilient member functions as a depot for the administration and/or retention of the desire constituents within the body cavity. Additionally, the resilient member is constructed and arranged for insertion within the body cavity when in its compressed state, and pressurelessly conforms to the cavity in the expanded state.
It is therefore an objective of the instant invention to provide a reversibly deformable member, kit and method for stabilizing a body cavity.
Another objective of the present invention is to disclose a resilient member formed from a reticulated biocompatible material that permits flowable constituents to permeate throughout while concomitantly allowing the ingrowth of tissue from the surrounding body cavity.
Still another objective of the present invention is to provide a reversibly deformable implant device which requires only a small entrance incision and narrow passageways for implantation, thereby reducing stress and healing time for the patient.
Yet another objective of the present invention is to teach an implant that could be used for support for partial or total joint replacements, that is, the implant of the present invention could be used in cancellous bone for the fixation of fractures or other osteoporotic and non-osteoporotic conditions of human and animal bones.
These and other objectives and advantages of this invention will become apparent from the following description taken in conjunction with any accompanying drawings wherein are set forth, by way of illustration and example, certain embodiments of this invention. Any drawings contained herein constitute a part of this specification and include exemplary embodiments of the present invention and illustrate various objects and features thereof.
Detailed embodiments of the instant invention are disclosed herein, however, it is to be understood that the disclosed embodiments are merely exemplary of the invention, which may be embodied in various forms. Therefore, specific functional and structural details disclosed herein are not to be interpreted as limiting, but merely as a basis for the claims and as a representation basis for teaching one skilled in the art to variously employ the present invention in virtually any appropriately detailed structure.
In general, this invention provides an implant formed for stabilizing a targeted area (e.g., body cavity). The resilient member or implant is formed from a reversibly deformable biocompatible member 2, see cross-sectional profiles of
Moreover, the implant is constructed and arranged such that it is able to reversibly deform from a compressed state to an expanded state. The implant can be readily deformed to its compressed state having a reduced cross-sectional profile and/or reduced volume (see
Once inside the body cavity, the resilient member is able to expand without the application of pressure or temperature, to substantially conform to the dimension of the body cavity (
According to one particularly preferred embodiment, the implant is formed from a reticulated biocompatible material, which includes multiple pores or voids formed uniformly throughout the member. The size and density of the pores should substantially retain fluid introduced therein, while concomitantly permitting the ingrowth of surrounding tissue therein. Non-limiting examples of suitable a reversibly deformable member might include autograph, allograft, other osteobiologic tissue, or combinations thereof.
According to one non-limiting, illustrative embodiment shown in
As discussed above, the compressed implant is readily passed through the previously prepared narrow incision and channels and into the prepared body cavity by any suitable insertion tool known in the art. The compressed implant is capable of being readily inserted into the distal end of a conventional insertion device 14. For example, as shown in
Once the implant is positioned inside the prepared cavity, the containment means 10 is ruptured in situ, see ruptured ends 22, 24 of containment means shown in
The use of a vacuum to fill the implant will spontaneously distribute constituents throughout the interstices formed therein. After the implant is in situ, the containment means could be removed or the containment means could be made from a bioresorbable material and left inside the cavity to harmlessly absorb into the body. The term “bioresorbable material” is intended to encompass any non-toxic, non-immunogenic material, natural or synthetic, capable of being formed into a package which after insertion is gradually hydrolyzed and absorbed over a finite period of time by chemical/biological activity in the body. Illustrative, albeit non-limiting, examples are polylactic acid, polyglycolic acid, polycaprolactone, polyanhydrides, polydioxanone, polyamino acids, trimethylene carbonate, 1,5-dioxepan-2-one, copolymers of lactic acid, hydroxyapatite and alginates. Commercially available bioresorbable materials such as LACTOSORB (Walter Lorenz Surgical, Inc. Jacksonville, Fla.) could be used.
It is contemplated that the implant might be constructed and arranged to deform into its compressed state for a period of time after application of a vacuum source (not shown) directly thereto, without the need for containment means. Furthermore, it is contemplated that any means for creating a negative pressure (vacuum) inside the containment means could be used herein without departing from the scope of the invention. The vacuum source could be employed during the manufacturing process to create a negative pressure inside the containment means.
Alternatively, a kit might be supplied to the surgeon which includes at least one containment means, at least one implant, and optionally, at least one desired constituent. The surgeon could apply an available vacuum source to containment means (or implant) immediately prior to implantation. This is particularly desirable should the surgeon have specific flowable constituents in mind for introduction into the implant.
The flowable constituents used herein could include, albeit are not limited to, bone morphogenic proteins, bone growth factors, stem cell treatments, medication, platelet concentrations, bodily fluids, or the like.
Moreover, additional flowable constituents might be introduced into the expanded implant inside the targeted body region by any appropriate introduction means 16, such as, a cannula, lumen, or syringe, see
According to yet another embodiment particularly suitable for treatment of osteoporotic compression fractions, the resilient member may be coated with at least one reactive constituent that reacts with the flowable constituents introduced into the implant. For example, the implant may be coated with a material whereupon introduction of a hardening agent by the introducing means 16 into the expanded implant would cause the implant to sufficiently harden so as to form a rigid internal cast, thereby arresting the motion cause by the fraction and restore the loss of height caused by the fracture. According to another embodiment, the resilient member may be coated with at least one time-released constituent that could provide for the continuous delivery of the concentrated constituents over time.
Although the invention is described with reference to stabilization and fusion of adjacent spinal vertebrae, it is hereby contemplated that devices and methods disclosed herein could be used in all types of joints (knee, ankle, etc) found in the human or animal body.
All patents and publications mentioned in this specification are indicative of the levels of those skilled in the art to which the invention pertains. All patents and publications are herein incorporated by reference to the same extent as if each individual publication was specifically and individually indicated to be incorporated by reference.
It is to be understood that while a certain form of the invention is illustrated, it is not to be limited to the specific form or arrangement herein described and shown. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various changes may be made without departing from the scope of the invention and the invention is not to be considered limited to what is shown and described in the specification and any drawings/figures included herein.
One skilled in the art will readily appreciate that the present invention is well adapted to carry out the objectives and obtain the ends and advantages mentioned, as well as those inherent therein. The embodiments, methods, procedures and techniques described herein are presently representative of the preferred embodiments, are intended to be exemplary and are not intended as limitations on the scope. Changes therein and other uses will occur to those skilled in the art which are encompassed within the spirit of the invention and are defined by the scope of the appended claims. Although the invention has been described in connection with specific preferred embodiments, it should be understood that the invention as claimed should not be unduly limited to such specific embodiments. Indeed, various modifications of the described modes for carrying out the invention which are obvious to those skilled in the art are intended to be within the scope of the following claims.
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