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Assembly comprising an implant for replacing a vertebral body and a spinal distraction tool

US8163020B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 20, 2006
Grant dateApr 24, 2012
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Expiry dateMay 14, 2029

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  • 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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