Apparatus delivery in an intervertebral disc
US7717961B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 5, 2003 |
| Grant date | May 18, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 21, 2026 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2310/00976
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention relates generally to intervertebral disc devices and methods and instrumentation for intervertebral disc procedures. Methods include performing procedures such as implant delivery, tissue manipulation, tissue diagnostics, and therapeutic and diagnostic agent delivery at selected locations within intervertebral discs.
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