Implant for placement between cervical vertebrae
US6635086B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 30, 2001 |
| Grant date | Oct 21, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 22, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2310/00179
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A stirrup shaped cervical implant is provided for use in keeping spinal vertebrae separated. The implant includes a ring portion connected to a truncation. The ring portion includes legs having barbed saw teeth. The crests of each of the barbed saw teeth are aligned to match the contours of the adjacent vertebra.
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