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Adjustable spinal implant

US10500061B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 15, 2016
Grant dateDec 10, 2019
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Expiry dateAug 20, 2036

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F2002/30904
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An adjustable spinal implant includes a fixed segment that slidably supports a locking segment and pivotally supports an upper segment and a lower segment relative to one another. The locking segment translates within a channel defined by the fixed segment between locked and unlocked positions. In the locked position, the upper and lower segments are fixed relative to one another and to the fixed segment. In the unlocked position, the upper and lower segments are pivotal relative to one another and to the fixed segment. The adjustable spinal implant includes a locking mechanism including a locking screw to translate the locking segment between locked and unlocked positions.

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