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Systems and methods for spinal fusion

US7918891B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMar 29, 2005
Grant dateApr 5, 2011
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Expiry dateJan 31, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F2220/0016
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A system and method for spinal fusion comprising a spinal fusion implant of non-bone construction releasably coupled to an insertion instrument dimensioned to introduce the spinal fusion implant into any of a variety of spinal target sites.

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