Spinal implant
US7041137B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 7, 2003 |
| Grant date | May 9, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 2, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2310/00359
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention provides an implant to be implanted between a superior vertebra and an inferior vertebra. The implant comprises a main body having a superior surface and an inferior surface with at least one linear surface protrusion residing on at least one of the superior surface or the inferior surface. The protrusion having a substantially flat bone engaging surface and a generally trapezoidal cross-section.
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