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Systems and methods for spinal fusion

US8246686B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateApr 5, 2012
Grant dateAug 21, 2012
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Expiry dateApr 5, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F2220/0016
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A system and method for spinal fusion comprising a spinal fusion implant of non-bone construction releasably coupled to an insertion instrument dimensioned to introduce the spinal fusion implant into any of a variety of spinal target sites.

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