Implant with freely moveable endplates
US11439516B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 18, 2021 |
| Grant date | Sep 13, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 18, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2002/443
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An interbody fusion device including pivoting endplates is disclosed. The endplates define grooves between the endplates to house sliding pins. A threaded shaft extends through the implant to connect the endplates and the sliding pins. The implant is fit to be inserted into an intervertebral disc space to pivot according to the natural angles of the adjacent vertebrae. The shaft can be rotated to adjust the sliding pins into a position to provide support to the endplates at the angle they take between the vertebrae.
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