Expandable interbody fusion device and method of manufacturing the same
US11291559B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 5, 2021 |
| Grant date | Apr 5, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 5, 2041 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2310/00317
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An expandable intervertebral implant for an intervertebral fusion is provided. The implant includes a first endplate, a second endplate, a translation member and an auger mounted to the translation member and extending through the second endplate. The first endplate includes a sloped anterior face and a sloped posterior face. The second endplate includes a posteriorly facing sloped surface for matingly engaging the sloped anterior face of the first endplate. The translation member includes an anteriorly facing sloped surface for matingly engaging the sloped posterior face of the first endplate.
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