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Modular spine treatment kit for dynamic stabilization and motion preservation of the spine

US8162987B2 · kind B2 · utility

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324References

24Claims

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Assignee

Spartek Medical, Inc. · US

Inventors

James F. Zucherman · San Francisco, US
Ken Y. Hsu · San Francisco, US
Charles J. Winslow · Walnut Creek, US
Henry A. Klyce · Piedmont, US
Donald L. Cain · Oakland, US
H. Adam R. Klyce · Berkeley, US
John J. Flynn · Concord, US
Jay A. Markwart · Castro Valley, US

Key dates

Filing date	Aug 1, 2007
Grant date	Apr 24, 2012
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Feb 15, 2031

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B17/7049
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A dynamic stabilization, motion preservation spinal implant system includes an anchor system, a horizontal rod system and a vertical rod system. The systems are modular so that various constructs and configurations can be created and customized to a patient.

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