Expandable spinal fusion device and methods of promoting spinal fusion
US7018415B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 23, 2002 |
| Grant date | Mar 28, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 20, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2310/00293
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An intervertebral disc space implant includes spaced-apart bone engagement portions that define an intermediate chamber that holds bone growth inducing material into contact with adjacent vertebral bodies. The implant is expandable to establish and maintain desired intervertebral spacing during fusion. The implant includes a first member and a second member arranged to move relative to each other by action of an expansion member, the first member being engageable with the vertebral body below the disc space.
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