Curved expandable interbody devices and deployment tools
US11911284B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 10, 2021 |
| Grant date | Feb 27, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 10, 2041 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2310/00023
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A curved expandable interbody device for placement between vertebrae having an upper structure, a lower structure, and a screw mechanism, wherein actuation of the screw mechanism moves the upper and lower structures between a collapsed configuration and an expanded configuration. A deployment tool couples to the curved expandable interbody device for positioning the device between adjacent vertebrae and actuating the screw mechanism, wherein the deployment tool can lock to the curved expandable interbody device and pivot relative to the curved expandable interbody device.
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