Device and method for deployment of an anchoring device for intervertebral spinal fusion
US10765532B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 15, 2018 |
| Grant date | Sep 8, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 23, 2038 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2002/4627
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A device and methods for intervertebral spinal fusion of adjacent intervertebral bodies. An intervertebral spacer is positioned within a narrow disc space between adjacent intervertebral bodies of a patient. The spacer is arranged with upper and lower guides. The guides are adapted to simultaneously guide the deployment of upper and lower anchors of an anchoring device into their respective intervertebral bodies. The spacer is also adapted to lock the upper and lower anchors to the spacer in the deployed position.
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