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System and method for performing spinal fusion

US7618423B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJun 14, 2003
Grant dateNov 17, 2009
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Expiry dateDec 23, 2023

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F2310/00359
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A system and associated methods for performing spinal fusion, involving the use of a graft holder assembly, a locking assembly, and a pair of bone graft implants to simultaneously introduce the bone graft implants into a disc space to thereafter effect spinal fusion.

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