Michael Patrick O'Neil

US Patent:

7691105, Apr 6, 2010

Filed:

Sep 26, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/235020

Inventors:

Mohamed Attawia - Canton MA, US
Michael J O'Neil - West Barnstable MA, US

Assignee:

Depuy Spine, Inc. - Raynham MA

International Classification:

A61B 17/56

US Classification:

606 60

Abstract:

A method of treating a fractured vertebral body by using a) a plurality of reinforcement rods combined with the b) a bone growth agent, wherein the reinforcement rods act to mechanically join disparate bone fragments across the fracture planes, thereby stabilizing the fracture site, and the bone growth agent promotes the growth of new bone across the fracture planes, thereby permanently replacing the fracture site with new bone.

US Patent:

7740659, Jun 22, 2010

Filed:

Jun 29, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/427411

Inventors:

Brett R. Zarda - Providence RI, US
Michael J. O'Neil - West Barnstable MA, US
Mark T. Hall - Bridgewater MA, US

Assignee:

DePuy Spine, Inc. - Raynham MA

International Classification:

A61F 2/44

US Classification:

623 1711

Abstract:

Methods and devices are provided for replacing a nucleus of a spinal disc, and in particular for preventing nucleus disc replacement expulsion. The nucleus of a spinal disc can be removed from the annulus by forming a small opening in the annulus. Once the nucleus is removed, one or more insert devices can be implanted within the annulus of a spinal disc and they can be mated to one or both endplates of the adjacent vertebrae. The insert(s) is configured to interact with a nucleus disc replacement implant to prevent expulsion of the implant from the annulus.

US Patent:

8021428, Sep 20, 2011

Filed:

May 25, 2005

Appl. No.:

10/908766

Inventors:

Jeffrey Brousseau - Barrington RI, US
Patrick Fatyol - Whitman MA, US
Conor McCrea - Dedham MA, US
Michael J. O'Neil - West Barnstable MA, US
Stephen Connolly - Sharon MA, US

Assignee:

DePuy Spine, Inc. - Raynham MA

International Classification:

A61F 2/44

US Classification:

623 1715, 623 1716, 606297

Abstract:

A prosthetic is provided for replacing a vertebral disc. The prosthesis can comprise first and second endplates formed of a ceramic material, each including an articulating contact surface and a bone facing surface. The contact surface of the first endplate can have a shape complementary to the contact surface of the second endplate, thereby facilitating articulation of the first and second endplates while in contact with one another. The device can further include at least one non-ceramic bone attachment element mated with at least one of the bone facing surfaces, such that the bone attachment element covers less than a full area of the bone facing surface.

US Patent:

8109957, Feb 7, 2012

Filed:

Jun 30, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/427848

Inventors:

Shawn D. Stad - Fall River MA, US
John Riley Hawkins - Cumberland RI, US
Michael J. O'Neil - West Barnstable MA, US

Assignee:

DePuy Spine, Inc. - Raynham MA

International Classification:

A61B 17/32

US Classification:

606170, 606 79, 606159, 606171

Abstract:

Disclosed herein are devices and methods for removing tissue. In one aspect, a device for removing tissue includes a hollow elongate member having an outer wall and a lumen, a selectively deployable tissue-cutting element extending from the hollow elongate member, and an actuation member extending through the lumen and coupled to the hollow elongate member at a location that is distal to the tissue-cutting element. Movement of the actuation member can cause the tissue-cutting element to move from the insertion configuration where the tissue-cutting element is not deployed to a tissue-cutting configuration where the tissue-cutting element is deployed such that it is radially extended relative to the insertion configuration.

US Patent:

RE43317, Apr 17, 2012

Filed:

Mar 29, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/397887

Inventors:

Robert D. Fraser - Adelaide, AU
Alexander D. Grinberg - Newton MA, US
John D. Malone - Franklin MA, US
Bradley Moore - Barrington RI, US
Michael J. O'Neil - West Barnstable MA, US
Mark C. Boomer - Phoenix AZ, US

Assignee:

DePuy Spine, Inc. - Raynham MA

International Classification:

A61B 17/58

US Classification:

606 99

Abstract:

An installation tool that is useful for the efficient and effective placement of an article, such as an artificial disc, between adjacent vertebral bodies is provided. The installation tool can be provided as a kit having modular components which allow the surgeon to select from among a variety of components to assemble an installation tool that is optimized for its intended use. The installation tool of the invention generally includes a pair of opposed levers, each of which has a proximal handle portion and a distal portion. A fulcrum is disposed between the two levers to enable proper operation of the tool. The tool further includes a pusher block that is positioned between the two levers and is selectively movable between an initial location distal of the fulcrum and a final location adjacent the distal end of the levers. The pusher block includes a proximal end, a distal end, and a bore extending at least partially therethrough. A pusher rod, which facilitates movement of a pusher block, has a distal end extending into the bore in the pusher block and a proximal, handle end.

US Patent:

8246682, Aug 21, 2012

Filed:

Dec 16, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/336035

Inventors:

Michael Andrew Slivka - Taunton MA, US
Michael Jacene - Blackstone MA, US
Michael J O'Neil - West Barnstable MA, US
Anita Barnick - Berkley MA, US
Alfred J. Fichera - Raynham MA, US
John C. Voellmicke - Franklin MA, US

Assignee:

DePuy Spine, Inc. - Raynham MA

International Classification:

A61F 2/44

US Classification:

623 1711, 606246, 606279

Abstract:

An in-situ formed laminoplasty implant comprising an expandable bag containing a flowable, hardenable composition, wherein the implant may be shaped to act as a laminoplasty strut and be rigidly connected to a prepared lamina space.

US Patent:

8398640, Mar 19, 2013

Filed:

Mar 23, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/726954

Inventors:

John Riley Hawkins - Cumberland RI, US
Michael J. O'Neil - West Barnstable MA, US

International Classification:

A61B 17/32
A61B 17/14

US Classification:

606 79, 606 82, 606167, 606176, 30381

Abstract:

The invention includes a system and method for the loosening of tissue. In one embodiment, a device for use in an intervertebral tissue removal procedure includes a cannula having a first end portion for insertion into tissue, a feed passage within the cannula, a return passage within the cannula, and a loosening member movable within the feed passage and the return passage and at least partially deployable away from the first end portion of the cannula.

US Patent:

8491611, Jul 23, 2013

Filed:

Dec 18, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/641476

Inventors:

Tony Tannoury - Andover MA, US
Michael J O'Neil - Raynham MA, US
Derek Shaw - Raynham MA, US
Hassan Serhan - Raynham MA, US

Assignee:

DePuy Synthes Products, LLC. - Raynham MA

International Classification:

A61B 17/08

US Classification:

606152

Abstract:

A self-retaining neural retraction clip, preferably having controlled retraction level and an off-set retraction means. This device can reduce operative site clutter to enhance disc access while providing consistent and stable dural retraction.