Spinal implant device
US11382769B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 20, 2019 |
| Grant date | Jul 12, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 23, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2002/3092
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A spinal implant device is provided comprising a body structure with a central cavity and a movable lid configured to cover the central cavity. The movable lid is configured to be opened to pack a material in the central cavity. The movable lid can be connected to the body structure with a moveable joint. The spinal implant device can include a compressible feature. A method for treating the spine is provided comprising opening a movable lid of a spinal implant device, packing a material in a central cavity of a spinal implant device, closing the movable lid, and inserting the spinal implant device between vertebrae.
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