Vertebral disc prosthesis, notably for cervical vertebrae
US8246685B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 2, 2008 |
| Grant date | Aug 21, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 17, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2310/00179
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention relates to a prosthesis including a first component that delimits a single central housing, including a bottom forming a first articular surface, a peripheral wall and, at a distance from the bottom, an edge extending inwards, a peripheral supporting surface, and on the side turned towards said bottom a second articular surface; and a second component including a plate intended to come into contact with the vertebral plate of the relevant vertebra and a single central pin with a widened head.
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