Allograft intervertebral implant and method of manufacturing the same
US8460389B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 27, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jun 11, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 27, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/4998
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention is directed to an allograft intervertebral implant sized and configured for insertion between adjacent vertebral bodies in a spinal fusion surgery. The implant is preferably manufactured from two or more pieces of allograft bone joined together by a joint, more preferably a dovetail joint. The dovetail joint being sized and configured to substantially follow the exterior shape or surface of the intervertebral implant.
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