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Instruments, implants and methods for positioning implants into a spinal disc space

US7575580B2 · kind B2 · utility

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17Claims

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Assignee

Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.

Inventors

Roy K. Lim · Germantown, US
Steven D. DeRidder · Strawberry Plains, US

Key dates

Filing date	Apr 15, 2005
Grant date	Aug 18, 2009
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Aug 13, 2026

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61F2250/0006
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Instruments, implants and methods are provided for positioning spinal implants in a spinal disc space between adjacent vertebrae. The instruments provide a low profile engagement with the implants and facilitate insertion while minimizing tissue retraction and exposure of the tissue and neural elements to the instrumentation in the approach to the disc space.

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