Expandable spinal implant
US7465317B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 6, 2007 |
| Grant date | Dec 16, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 6, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2310/00359
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An expandable spinal implant including a first member and a second member. The first member has first and second arms. The first and second members are pivotally coupled to each other for relative movement about a rotation axis between a closed position for inserting the implant into a spine and an expanded position for providing structural support to the spine. The expandable implant includes a locking mechanism for arresting relative movement between the first member and the second member.
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