Pivotable interbody spacer
US8043293B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 22, 2007 |
| Grant date | Oct 25, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 17, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2250/0006
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
According to another exemplary embodiment, a pivotable interbody implant system includes an implant including a body defining an inner cavity and a plurality of teeth formed on one end of the implant, and an insertion instrument associated with the implant, wherein the insertion instrument includes a retractable latching mechanism and an internal gear configured to pivotably mate with said teeth formed on said implant.
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