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Artificial spinal discs and associated implantation instruments and methods

US7794465B2 · kind B2 · utility

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32References

18Claims

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Assignee

Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.

Inventors

Greg Marik · Collierville, US
Craig Squires · Cordova, US
Courtney Williams · Memphis, US

Key dates

Filing date	Jul 20, 2004
Grant date	Sep 14, 2010
Priority date	—
Expiry date	May 10, 2029

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61F2310/00029
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An intervertebral disc space preparation guide comprises a spacer portion having a first recess and a first machining guide comprising a first bore. The first bore and the first recess are aligned and adapted to receive a first bone removal mechanism.

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