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Intervertebral implant

US7588601B2 · kind B2 · utility

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16Claims
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Filing dateMay 9, 2005
Grant dateSep 15, 2009
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Expiry dateApr 22, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B17/7053
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The invention relates to an intervertebral implant comprising a spacer constituted by first and second parts (12, 14), said parts being provided with mutual assembly means comprising first clip-fastener means (54, 56) secured to one of said parts, second clip-fastener means (49, 50) secured to the other part and suitable for co-operating with the first clip-fastener means to achieve releasable clip-fastening between the two parts, and guide means for guiding the two parts (12, 14) during clip-fastening, said guide means being distinct from the clip-fastening means and comprising:

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