Anterior impacted bone graft and driver instruments
US6984245B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 6, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jan 10, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 7, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2310/00359
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Instrument and implants are disclosed which provide for insertion of an implant into an intervertebral disc space from multiple approaches to the spine. Specifically, as a preferred aspect of the invention the implant includes a tapered portion and the implant may be inserted from multiple approaches to the spine with the orientation and taper properly oriented in the disc space regardless of the approach.
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