US2003078588A1PendingUtilityA1

Protection device

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Priority: Nov 12, 1992Filed: Sep 3, 2002Published: Apr 24, 2003
Est. expiryNov 12, 2012(expired)· nominal 20-yr term from priority
Inventors:Neville Alleyne
A61B 2090/0816A61B 17/70A61B 17/00Y10S606/907A61B 90/00Y10S606/91
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Abstract

A spinal protection device is provided which minimizes the formation of post-operative adhesions. The protection device may comprise a fenestrated shield, and may be positioned such that contact between the shield and the spinal dura is substantially avoided.

Claims

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What is claimed is:  
     
         1 . A biocompatible protection device to prevent the postoperative formation of adhesions comprising: 
 a shield adapted to cover a bony dissection in the spine of a vertebrate, said shield comprising attachment ports for attaching said shield to bone, said shield also comprising fenestrations.    
     
     
         2 . The protection device of  claim 1 , wherein said shield comprises an elongate concavity for maintaining said shield away from the spinal dura following installation.  
     
     
         3 . The protection device of  claim 1 , wherein said shield is substantially pliable.

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