Minimally invasive expanding spacer and method
US8317798B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 13, 2006 |
| Grant date | Nov 27, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 22, 2028 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2220/0091
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A minimally invasive spacer for positioning between vertebral members. The spacer is adjustable between a first orientation having a reduced size to facilitate insertion between the vertebral members. A second orientation has an enlarged size for contacting the vertebral members. The spacer includes linkages that are attached to a pair of plates. A pull arm is operatively connected to the linkages for adjusting the spacer from the first orientation to the second orientation. A indicator gauge indicates the height of the spacer.
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