Methods and devices for removing a spinal disc
First Claim
1. A device for removing a spinal disc, comprising:
- a housing having four walls that form a substantially rectangular shape with an open interior configured to receive a cut portion of the spinal disc, the housing having a first cutting blade and a second cutting blade; and
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a handle assembly including a handle, a first blade actuator operatively coupled to the first cutting blade and a second blade actuator operatively coupled to a second cutting blade;
wherein pivoting the first blade actuator relative to the handle moves the first cutting blade along an arc-shaped path capable of passing through a spinal disc, and moving the second blade actuator moves the second cutting blade such that the second cutting blade contacts the first cutting blade, thereby allowing cutting of a spinal disc.
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Abstract
Devices and methods for removing a spinal disc are provided herein. Discectomy instruments are disclosed that can remove a spinal disc in a single-pass, i.e., without repeatedly inserting and removing the instrument from a patient. In an exemplary embodiment, the discectomy instrument includes a distal housing, at least one cutting blade, and a handle. When the distal housing is positioned adjacent to a spinal disc, a handle can be actuated to advance the cutting blade along a substantially arc-shaped path through the disc. In certain aspects, the path of the blade can correspond to the anatomy of the disc and to the approach used to access the spine. A second cutting blade can be advanced through the disc and can intersect with the arc-shaped path, forming a complete cut. The cut disc can be received in the distal housing and removed from the patient.
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9 Claims
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1. A device for removing a spinal disc, comprising:
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a housing having four walls that form a substantially rectangular shape with an open interior configured to receive a cut portion of the spinal disc, the housing having a first cutting blade and a second cutting blade; and
;a handle assembly including a handle, a first blade actuator operatively coupled to the first cutting blade and a second blade actuator operatively coupled to a second cutting blade; wherein pivoting the first blade actuator relative to the handle moves the first cutting blade along an arc-shaped path capable of passing through a spinal disc, and moving the second blade actuator moves the second cutting blade such that the second cutting blade contacts the first cutting blade, thereby allowing cutting of a spinal disc. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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