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Distractible intervertebral implant

US10548741B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 20, 2017
Grant dateFeb 4, 2020
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Expiry dateJan 20, 2037

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F2310/00796
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A distractible intervertebral implant configured to be inserted in an insertion direction into an intervertebral space that is defined between a first vertebral body and a second vertebral body is disclosed. The implant may include a first body and a second body. The first body may define an outer surface that is configured to engage the first vertebral body, and an opposing inner surface that defines a rail. The second body may define an outer surface that is configured to engage the second vertebral body, and an inner surface that defines a recess configured to receive the rail of the first body. The second body moves in a vertical direction toward the second vertebral body as the second body is slid over the first body and the rail is received in the recess.

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