Expandable device
US11000385B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 1, 2018 |
| Grant date | May 11, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 1, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2002/4698
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention provides expandable devices and insertion tools for deploying the expandable devices. The expandable devices are capable of increasing in height and width when expanded from a closed configuration to an open configuration to occupy a larger volume and to present a larger surface area. The expandable devices are lockable and are capable of rigidly occupying a space after expansion. In some embodiments, the expandable devices are useful as interbody devices for spinal fusions.
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