Fastener, spinal interbody system including same and method
US10206720B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 3, 2014 |
| Grant date | Feb 19, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 4, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2002/30904
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The disclosed subject matter includes a fastener, a system and methods for use and manufacture. The fastener can include a head disposed at a proximal end of the fastener, a shaft connected to the head, and at least one of the head and the shaft can include a plurality of flat surfaces. A collar can extend about the longitudinal axis of the fastener and can have a proximal-most surface spaced in a longitudinal axis direction away from a proximal-most surface of the fastener. The collar can include a plurality of petals spaced about the longitudinal axis, each of the plurality of petals including a flat surface facing a respective one of the plurality of flat surfaces of the at least one of the head and the shaft. A plate and/or a cage can be included with the fastener for use in a spinal connection, kit or repair system.
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