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Expandable spinal implant system and method of using same

US11020239B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.

Inventors

Keith E. Miller · Germantown, US
Cristian A. Capote · Memphis, US
Zain Noordin · Collierville, US

Key dates

Filing date	Feb 22, 2019
Grant date	Jun 1, 2021
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Apr 3, 2039

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61F2002/4631
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An expandable spinal implant is provided having first and second endplates hinged along one end and an expansion mechanism disposed therebetween configured to expand the first and second endplates from each other to provide a lordotic angle of up to 60 degrees. Various implants, systems and methods are disclosed.

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