Intervertebral implant for lumbosacral joint
US8128664B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 6, 2006 |
| Grant date | Mar 6, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 16, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/7073
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The invention relates to an implant for placing between the sacrum of a patient and the fifth lumbar vertebra. It comprises a connection bar (22), fastener means (24, 26) for fastening each end of the connection bar to the sacrum, and a spacer (20) having a first end for co-operating with the spinous process of the fifth lumbar vertebra, and a second end for co-operating with said connection bar, the implant being characterized in that said connection bar (22) has two ends (38, 40) presenting a common first geometrical axis, and a middle portion (36) connected to said ends, said middle portion lying on a second geometrical axis parallel to the first geometrical axis but offset relative thereto, second end of the spacer co-operating with said middle portion.
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