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Spinal implant system and method

US10362982B2 · kind B2 · utility

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20Claims

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Assignee

Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.

Inventors

Tyler S. Stevenson · Phoenix, US
Nicholas M. Benson · Collierville, US
Newton H. Metcalf, JR. · Memphis, US
Harold S. Taylor · Memphis, US
Richard L. Brown · Mesa, US

Key dates

Filing date	Apr 28, 2017
Grant date	Jul 30, 2019
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Apr 28, 2037

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61N1/3787
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A spinal implant includes a link having a first surface and a second surface connectable with a spinal construct. The spinal construct is attachable with one or more vertebral levels. A plurality of electrodes includes at least one electrode disposed with the first surface and at least one electrode disposed with the second surface such that the electrodes conduct an electric current to stimulate tissue growth adjacent the spinal construct. Systems, surgical instruments and methods are disclosed.

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