Surgically implantable device for spinal columns
US4887595A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 29, 1987 |
| Grant date | Dec 19, 1989 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 29, 2007 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/8695
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A surgically implantable device for maintaining the relative positions of spinal bodies of a spinal column. The device comprises a plate portion for connection with a first spinal body. The plate portion has a first major side surface for facing the first spinal body and a second major side surface. The plate portion has an opening which extends through the first and second major side surfaces for receiving a fastener to connect the plate portion with the first spinal body. A rod portion is fixedly connected to the plate portion and extends therefrom. The rod portion is bendable to conform to a desired spinal curvature. The rod portion has a part for connection with a second spinal body.
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