EP3547932A4 - Method and apparatus for closing a fissure in the annulus of an intervertebral disc - Google Patents

Method and apparatus for closing a fissure in the annulus of an intervertebral disc Download PDF

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EP3547932A4
EP3547932A4 EP17876898.2A EP17876898A EP3547932A4 EP 3547932 A4 EP3547932 A4 EP 3547932A4 EP 17876898 A EP17876898 A EP 17876898A EP 3547932 A4 EP3547932 A4 EP 3547932A4
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fissure
annulus
closing
intervertebral disc
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EP3547932A1 (en
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Peter Sorensen
Daniel MORGAN
Bret A. Ferree
Christopher RUNNELLS
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Anchor Innovation Medical Inc
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EP17876898.2A 2016-11-30 2017-11-30 Method and apparatus for closing a fissure in the annulus of an intervertebral disc Withdrawn EP3547932A4 (en)

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US201662427879P 2016-11-30 2016-11-30
PCT/US2017/063896 WO2018102522A1 (en) 2016-11-30 2017-11-30 Method and apparatus for closing a fissure in the annulus of an intervertebral disc

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EP3547932A4 true EP3547932A4 (en) 2020-08-05

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AU (1) AU2017368149A1 (en)
CA (1) CA3044663A1 (en)
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US20150051621A1 (en) * 2012-10-31 2015-02-19 Suture Concepts Inc. Method and apparatus for closing a fissure in the annulus of an intervertebral disc, and/or for effecting other anatomical repairs and/or fixations

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US20050251208A1 (en) * 2004-05-07 2005-11-10 Usgi Medical Inc. Linear anchors for anchoring to tissue
US20080097479A1 (en) * 2006-10-20 2008-04-24 Raimar Boehlke Device and method for vascular closure
WO2010132310A1 (en) * 2009-05-12 2010-11-18 Foundry Newco Xi, Inc. Methods and devices to treat diseased or injured musculoskeletal tissue
US20150051621A1 (en) * 2012-10-31 2015-02-19 Suture Concepts Inc. Method and apparatus for closing a fissure in the annulus of an intervertebral disc, and/or for effecting other anatomical repairs and/or fixations

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