Annulotomy closure device and related methods
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1. A method for preventing egress through a hole in a vertebral annulus, comprising:
- introducing a blocking element through at least a portion of said hole; and
expanding said blocking element such that said blocking element engages the sides of said hole, said expanded blocking element configured to prevent the egress through said hole of at least one of a high viscosity liquid and a solid.
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Abstract
A system for sealing a hole in a body, comprising a generally cylindrical mesh formed from a plurality of helical strands which is inserted into the hole, with at least one end of the cylindrical mesh being moved least partially through an interior portion of the cylindrical shaped mesh such that the mesh expands radially outwards against sides of the hole.
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16 Claims
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1. A method for preventing egress through a hole in a vertebral annulus, comprising:
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introducing a blocking element through at least a portion of said hole; and
expanding said blocking element such that said blocking element engages the sides of said hole, said expanded blocking element configured to prevent the egress through said hole of at least one of a high viscosity liquid and a solid. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4)
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5. A method for preventing egress through a hole in a spinal element, comprising:
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providing a biocompatible blocking element configured to engage a hole in a spinal element;
introducing said blocking element through at least a portion of said hole; and
expanding said blocking element such that said blocking element engages the sides of said hole, said expanded blocking element configured to prevent the egress through said hole of at least one of a high viscosity liquid and a solid. - View Dependent Claims (6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A method for preventing egress through a hole in a spinal element, comprising:
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providing a biocompatible blocking element configured to engage a hole in a spinal element;
introducing said blocking element through at least a portion of said hole; and
expanding said blocking element such that said blocking element engages the sides of said hole, said expanded blocking element configured to prevent the egress through said hole of material located within said spinal element. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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