Johnson & Johnson has patented an access device for intervertebral disc surgery, combining direct visual microsurgical techniques with percutaneous methods. The device includes an outer shield with a larger diameter extending to the disc level and an inner shield with a smaller diameter for precise access. GlobalData’s report on Johnson & Johnson gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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According to GlobalData’s company profile on Johnson & Johnson, Surgical robots was a key innovation area identified from patents. Johnson & Johnson's grant share as of January 2024 was 52%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
Minimally invasive access device for intervertebral disc surgery
A recently granted patent (Publication Number: US11883064B2) discloses a method for accessing an intervertebral disc in a patient through a minimally invasive procedure. The method involves making an incision in the patient's skin, percutaneously inserting an outer shield with a tubular shape to the spine, resecting a portion of the superior articular process, and inserting an inner shield through the outer shield to reach the disc. A video chip is disposed in the outer shield to provide visualization during the procedure. Additionally, the method includes contacting the shield to a nerve root for protection, performing microsurgical decompression, extracting disc material, inserting an interbody device, and stabilizing the intervertebral segment.
Furthermore, the patent claims detail various aspects of the method, such as the configuration of the inner shield, the use of an optical visualization instrument integrated into the outer shield, and the steps involved in stabilizing the intervertebral segment post-procedure. The method also includes the option of coupling a navigation instrument and a light source to the outer shield for enhanced precision during the procedure. Overall, the patented method offers a comprehensive approach to accessing and treating intervertebral discs in patients, combining innovative techniques with minimally invasive principles to improve patient outcomes and recovery post-surgery.
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