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Intervertebral prosthesis

US7879101B2 · kind B2 · utility

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29Claims
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Filing dateFeb 13, 2004
Grant dateFeb 1, 2011
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Expiry dateFeb 13, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F2230/0091
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An intervertebral prosthesis includes at least one core which is positioned between an upper plate and a lower plate, the prosthesis also includes an outer casing. The aforementioned plates comprise respective inner faces which enable the core to move inside the prosthesis.

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