Modular bone graft cage
US11504240B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 4, 2020 |
| Grant date | Nov 22, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 6, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2002/30985
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A graft cage includes cross-sectional portions and longitudinal members. Each portion includes base transverse members forming a cage base; a first arm including first arm transverse members; a second arm including second arm transverse members; base connecting struts, each base connecting strut extending between first one and second one of the base members; first arm connecting struts, each first arm connecting strut extending between a first one of the first members and a second one of the first members; and second arm connecting struts, each second arm connecting strut extending between first one and second one of the second members. The longitudinal members connect the portions to one another. Intersections of the portions with the longitudinal members forming pores in the first and second arms. The pores receive an arm tip of a further graft cage therein to interlock the cage with the further cage.
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