Spinal implant system and methods of use
US11504167B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 14, 2020 |
| Grant date | Nov 22, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 3, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/8891
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A spinal implant includes an intermediate portion and a first portion extending in a transverse orientation from the intermediate portion. The first portion includes an inner surface connectable with vertebral tissue adjacent a lamina. A second portion is spaced from the first portion and extends in a transverse orientation from the intermediate portion. The second portion includes an inner surface connectable with vertebral tissue adjacent a lamina. At least one of the first portion and the second portion includes an outer surface having a mating element engageable with a mating element of a surgical instrument. Systems, surgical instruments and methods are disclosed.
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