Artificial spinal disc
US6533818B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 26, 2000 |
| Grant date | Mar 18, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 26, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2310/00365
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A multi layered artificial spinal disc that can be surgically implanted to replace a damaged natural spinal disc. The top and bottom layers being comprised of bone permeable material that when implanted would fuse to the vertebrae and form a permanent bond. The middle layer is a polymer with mechanical properties similar to natural spinal discs.
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