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Attachment devices and methods for spinal implants

US7892267B2 · kind B2 · utility

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7References

20Claims

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Assignee

Zimmer Spine, Inc. · US

Inventors

Michael E. Lancial · St. Louis Park, US
Hugh D. Hestad · Edina, US

Key dates

Filing date	Aug 3, 2007
Grant date	Feb 22, 2011
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Apr 9, 2029

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B2017/8655
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A system for the treatment of a spine generally comprises an implant and an attachment device for securing the implant to a portion of a patient's bone. A first portion of the attachment device is sized for insertion into a hole in the bone, and a second portion of the attachment device is configured to be received in an opening of the implant. The first portion comprises a biocompatible material defined by a network of interconnected pores configured promote bone growth into the first portion.

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