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Device for establishing an anatomical reference point of an intervertebral disc

US8419744B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Spinevision SA · FR

Inventors

Dominique Petit · Verton, FR
Thomas Droulout · Poissy, FR
Max Aebi · Bienne, CH

Key dates

Filing date	Nov 14, 2011
Grant date	Apr 16, 2013
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Nov 14, 2031

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61F2002/4687
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The disclosure relates to a device for establishing an anatomical reference point of an intervertebral disc for the attachment of at least one instrument Intended for the implantation, through a posterior or posterolateral approach, of a disc prosthesis or osteosynthesis cage as a replacement for the intervertebral disc. The device includes at least two means for bone anchorage each intended to be attached to a vertebra adjacent to the disc, a coupling element for the instrument and elements for adjusting the position of the coupling element relative to the position of the disc.

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