Assembly comprising an implant for replacing a vertebral body and a spinal distraction tool
US8163020B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 20, 2006 |
| Grant date | Apr 24, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 14, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2310/00796
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The invention relates to an assembly comprising: an implant (18b), the two ends of which are equipped with plates (19, 20) which are provided with slots (28); and a distraction tool consisting of blades (2) which are intended to co-operate with the slots (28). The widths of the slots (28) correspond to those of the blades (2), but the depth of the slots (28) is greater than that of the blades (2).
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