Decoupled spacer and plate and method of installing the same
US10376385B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 5, 2017 |
| Grant date | Aug 13, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 27, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2/4455
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Intervertebral spacer assemblies, systems, and methods thereof. A method of insertion include inserting an intervertebral spacer and plate together using an insertion tool and, upon removal of the insertion tool, the intervertebral spacer and plate are no longer considered connected/coupled and act as separate components.
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