Interbody cage device and methods of use
US11471299B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 15, 2021 |
| Grant date | Oct 18, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 15, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2002/4658
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A spinal interbody fusion device for use in a plurality of surgical approaches includes a cage, a top end, a bottom end, and at least a first side representing the width of the cage and at least a second side representing a length of the cage. The cage includes fixation holes and inserter holes, with each fixation hole being configured for accepting a screw or anchor and each inserter hole being accessible for one or more surgical approaches for performing a spinal fusion. Also included are methods for selecting a size of an intervertebral implant and methods of surgically approaching a spine of a patient for spinal surgical procedures.
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