Implantable intervertebral fusion device
US8043377B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 2, 2006 |
| Grant date | Oct 25, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 29, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2310/00359
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention relates to an implantable intervertebral fusion device for use when surgical fusion of vertebral bodies is indicated. The implant is comprised of bone conforming in size and shape with the end plates of the adjacent vertebrae and has a wedge-shaped profile with a plurality of footings and grooves located on the top and bottom surfaces.
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