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Devices and methods for spinal implantation

US11179248B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Samy Abdou · US

Inventors

Samy Abdou · San Diego, US
Brian Bowman · Encinitas, US
Colin Murphy · Oakland, US

Key dates

Filing date	Oct 1, 2019
Grant date	Nov 23, 2021
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Oct 19, 2039

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61F2002/4635
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Methods and apparatus for providing correction of one or more maladies or conditions of the spinal column of a living being. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes an implant delivery instrument and an implant for use therewith. In one variant, the implant delivery instrument includes a non-detachable distraction member for distraction of the disc space and a track for slidable delivery of an implant to the distracted disc space. In another variant, the implant delivery instrument includes a detachable distraction member for distraction of the disc space and a track for slidable delivery of an implant to the distracted disc space. In the latter variant, the distraction member is co-implanted in the disc space with the implant.

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