Bone fusion device and methods
US7799056B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 31, 2007 |
| Grant date | Sep 21, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 28, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2250/0062
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A bone fusion device, system, kit, and/or method can include an elongated structure including at least two anchor portions and at least one deformable segment connected on each end to one of the at least two anchor portions. Each deformable segment can include a plurality of spaced apart deformable members deformable from an unexpanded configuration to an expanded configuration. The bone fusion device may be implanted between two bone structures in the unexpanded configuration utilizing a minimally invasive surgical procedure. The deformable members can be compressed along a longitudinal axis of the device to deform the deformable members to the expanded configuration into contact with the two bone structures. A bone growth promoting material can be placed in the anchor portion lumen and in the interior of each deformable segment to promote bone in-growth between the bone structures.
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