Structurally encoded implant alignment device and encoding method
US10342664B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 12, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jul 9, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 29, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2002/3071
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An implant device identifiable after implantation is provided. The implant device includes a spinal interbody implant including an implant body including at least one orientation marker rod. Each of the at least one orientation marker rod has a series of physical encodings discernible by an imaging system. The physical encodings encode a respective set of data.
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