Fusion cage with in-line single piece fixation
US11529241B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 20, 2011 |
| Grant date | Dec 20, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 20, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2310/00161
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Methods for securing a intervertebral cage to one or more levels of the spine with fixation. The fixation, which is typically a staple, is intended to be driven perpendicular to the proximal face of the cage and in-line with the inserter. After the cage is placed and positioned according to surgeon preference, a single piece fixation clip is then deployed and fixed in a manner that produces a zero-profile device.
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