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Devices for injecting a curable biomaterial into a intervertebral space

  • US 20060009779A1
  • Filed: 06/29/2005
  • Published: 01/12/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/29/2004
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A vented needle for use in sealably injecting biomaterial into an intradiscal space interiorly of the annulus of a spinal disc and for providing an exhaust for said intradiscal space, comprising:

  • a seal body having a compressible portion capable of deforming upon placement under pressure against an outer surface of the annulus of the spinal disc;

    a needle extending through said seal, said needle having a distal end projecting from one surface of said seal body and having an opening thereat for passage of biomaterial therefrom into said intradiscal space, said needle having a proximal end projecting from an opposite surface of said seal body and configured for receipt of said biomaterial; and

    a vent extending through said seal, said vent having an opening adjacent said one surface of said seal body for communication with said intradiscal space and an opening adjacent the opposite surface of said seal body for the discharge of excess biomaterial filling said intradiscal space.

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