Expandable spacers
US11123198B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 13, 2019 |
| Grant date | Sep 21, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 18, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2002/4615
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The technical description relates to expandable spacer configured to engage an intervertebral disk. An example expandable spacer includes a main body, a first endplate, a second endplate, a driving member, a plurality of pins, and an actuation member. The expandable member is also configured to transition from a first configuration to a second configuration. Additionally, various expandable spacers are described and illustrated herein.
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