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Intercostal spacer device and method for use in correcting a spinal deformity

US8043378B2 · kind B2 · utility

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19Claims

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Assignee

Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.

Inventors

Ole Stoklund · Lausanne, CH
Kent M. Anderson · San Jose, US

Key dates

Filing date	May 26, 2009
Grant date	Oct 25, 2011
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jun 24, 2029

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B2017/00867
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An intercostal spacer device for placement between two adjacent ribs, includes a spacer member and at least two pair of arms that extend from a first end of the spacer member and at least one pair of arms that extend from a second end of the spacer member. The intercostal spacer device is sized and configured to allow for placement into the intercostal space to produce a force for correcting a spinal deformity.

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