Screw implants for bone fusion - Globus Medical fixation assembly
Summary
The USPTO granted patent US12594104B2 to Globus Medical, Inc. on April 7, 2026, covering a fixation screw assembly with a polyaxial flexible washer member designed for bone fusion procedures. The assembly prevents backout of the bone engagement portion when implanted. The patent is applicable to various fusion procedures, including sacroiliac joint fusion.
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The USPTO issued a new patent grant to Globus Medical, Inc. for a fixation screw assembly comprising a bone engagement portion with shaft and head member, and a flexible washer member that attaches around the head member in a polyaxial manner to prevent backout during implantation. The patent covers 18 claims under CPC classifications related to bone screws and surgical fasteners.
For affected parties, this patent grant provides Globus Medical with exclusive intellectual property rights to the polyaxial washer fixation screw design for bone fusion applications. Medical device manufacturers in the orthopedic/surgical implant space should review this patent to ensure their product development activities do not encroach on the granted claims. The patent's broad coverage of polyaxial washer mechanisms for fusion procedures may affect competitive product development strategies.
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Screw implants for bone fusion
Grant US12594104B2 Kind: B2 Apr 07, 2026
Assignee
Globus Medical, Inc.
Inventors
Liana Mari
Abstract
Systems, apparatuses and methods for bone fusion are disclosed. In particular, a fixation screw assembly is provided that comprises a bone engagement portion including a shaft and a head member. The assembly also includes a flexible washer member that can be operably attached and secured around the head member of the bone engagement portion. The washer member is polyaxial relative to the bone engagement portion, such that it can assume a variety of angles. The washer member can help prevent back out of the bone engagement portion when the bone engagement portion is implanted into a bone member. The design of the fixation screw assembly can be used in different fusion procedures, including fusion of the sacroiliac joint.
CPC Classifications
A61B 17/86 A61B 17/8605 A61B 17/8625 A61B 17/863 A61B 17/8635 A61B 17/8685 A61B 17/8695
Filing Date
2024-07-16
Application No.
18774014
Claims
18
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