Intervertebral implant
US6527805B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 8, 2000 |
| Grant date | Mar 4, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 8, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L2430/38
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An intervertebral implant (1) with a hollow cylindrical shape is provided with an outer thread (2) for screwing the implant into the intermediate space between two adjacent vertebrae. The implant (1) is provided with openings (3) in its wall through which bone can grow into the implant (1), with the implant (1) being manufactured of a material which is transparent for X-rays.
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