Mesh spacer hybrid

US11224520B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Spineology Inc. · US

Inventors

• Steve Wolfe · Woodbury, US
• Bryan Becker · Richfield, US
• Tim Walnofer · Stillwater, US
• Clint Boylan · Minneapolis, US
• Dan McPhillips · Andover, US
• Michael Wang · Miami, US
• Craig Kuhns · Columbia, US
• Garrett Ganske · Lino Lakes, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Oct 29, 2018
• Grant date: Jan 18, 2022
• Expiry date: Feb 17, 2039

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61F2250/0003
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

A method of placing an implant for intervertebral fusion between adjacent vertebral bodies in a patient includes inserting the implant in a space between the adjacent vertebral bodies such that both a first intervertebral spacer body and a second intervertebral spacer body contact each of the adjacent vertebral bodies. The first intervertebral spacer body is spaced apart from the second intervertebral spacer body. An expandable container portion of the implant disposed between the first intervertebral spacer body and the second intervertebral spacer body is filled with fill material such that the expandable container expands to contact each of the adjacent vertebral bodies.