Patent · US Expired

Spinal implant

US5489308A · kind A · utility

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6Claims
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Filing dateSep 1, 1994
Grant dateFeb 6, 1996
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Expiry dateSep 1, 2014

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S606/907
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An implant is disclosed for use in spinal stabilization. In one preferred embodiment, the implant is described as including a hollow, cylindrical body having external threading and a plurality of openings formed radially through the body in communication with the body interior. The holes are positioned to chip bone into the implant as the implant is rotated.

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