Spinal fixation with selectively applied bone growth promoting agent
US8257395B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 21, 2007 |
| Grant date | Sep 4, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 3, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2002/0081
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A spinal fixation system including a selectively applied bone growth promoting agent is disclosed. The types of spinal fixation systems which may include a selectively applied bone growth promoting agent include systems comprised of rods, plates, screws, and hooks as well as other types of prostheses.
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