Spinal surgery systems and methods
US11311314B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 7, 2019 |
| Grant date | Apr 26, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 9, 2039 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2250/0006
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An intervertebral spacer may include a superior surface configured to engage a superior vertebral body, an inferior surface configured to engage an inferior vertebral body, and a peripheral wall extending from the superior surface to the inferior surface. A proximal end of the peripheral wall may include with a cam surface that is rotatable against a complementary cam surface of an inserter tool such that a first force causes the intervertebral spacer to pivot, relative to the inserter tool, about a pivot point associated with the cam surface.
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