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Intervertebral prosthetic device for spinal stabilization and method of implanting same

US8100945B2 · kind B2 · utility

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9References

5Claims

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Assignee

Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.

Inventors

Jonathan M. Dewey · Memphis, US
Fred J. Molz, IV · Collierville, US
Aurelien Bruneau · Memphis, US
Eric C. Lange · Collierville, US
Matthew M. Morrison · Cordova, US
Thomas A. Carls · Memphis, US
Kent M. Anderson · San Jose, US
Jean Taylor · Cannes, FR

Key dates

Filing date	Oct 5, 2009
Grant date	Jan 24, 2012
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Mar 17, 2030

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B17/7067
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A prosthetic device for insertion in a spinal column includes a first, second, and third members. The first member includes an inferiorly extending tab and is of a relatively flexible material. The second member includes a superiorly extending tab and is of a relatively flexible material. The third member defines a superior opening for receiving the inferiorly extending tab and an inferior opening for receiving the superiorly extending tab and is of a relatively stiff material. The device also includes a means for providing a rigid connection of the third member to a vertebra.

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