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Spinal implants with multi-axial anchor assembly and methods

US7722654B2 · kind B2 · utility

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32Claims

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Assignee

Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.

Inventors

Harold S. Taylor · Memphis, US
Terrance W. STROHKIRCH · Cordova, US
Matthew M. Morrison · Cordova, US
Michael S. Veldman · Memphis, US

Key dates

Filing date	Oct 5, 2004
Grant date	May 25, 2010
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jun 28, 2026

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B2090/037
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

System and methods are provided that include a plate member engageable to the spinal column with an anchor assembly. The anchor assembly includes a coupling member having a post extending through at least one opening of the plate member and an anchor member pivotally captured in a receiver member of the coupling member below a lower surface of the plate member. A locking member secures the plate member to the coupling member.

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