V-shaped staple for spinal prosthesis
US8070815B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 6, 2008 |
| Grant date | Dec 6, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 8, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2310/00029
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An intervertebral implant system for positioning between an upper vertebra and a lower vertebra is provided. The implant system comprises an intervertebral implant and a staple. The implant comprises an inferior plate and a superior plate, while the superior plate has a vertebral surface facing the upper vertebra and the inferior plate has a vertebral surface facing the lower vertebra. There are two grooves on at least one vertebral surface extending at an angle outward from a centerline on the vertebral surface as they extend from the anterior portion of the plate toward the posterior portion of the plate. When in use, the staple is associated with the two grooves for maintaining stability of the intervertebral implant and preventing backing out of the intervertebral implant. The staple also has two arms and has a generally rectangular shape prior to use.
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