Patent · US Expired

Method for creating an artificial facet

US7708764B2 · kind B2 · utility

3Cited by
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13Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateNov 24, 2003
Grant dateMay 4, 2010
Priority date
Expiry dateNov 24, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B17/7049
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An artificial facet joint includes a spinal implant rod and a connector. The connector includes a screw and a rod connecting member having structure for engagement of the rod. The rod connecting member is pivotally engaged to the screw.

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