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Intervertebral disc prosthesis insertion assemblies

US8465546B2 · kind B2 · utility

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13Claims

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Assignee

LDR Medical · FR

Inventors

Alexandre Jodaitis · Morlanwelz, BE
Herve Dinville · Saint-Julien-les-Villas, FR
Alexis Mercier · Vincourt, FR

Key dates

Filing date	Feb 16, 2007
Grant date	Jun 18, 2013
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jul 7, 2029

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61F2250/0097
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

In various embodiments, an intervertebral disc prosthesis is provided. The prosthesis may be provided with an insertion adapter, such as a head, holder, or other carrier of the prosthesis. The insertion adapter may be configured to retain the prosthesis and to engage an insertion tool body. In various embodiments, the prosthesis and the insertion holder are provided in a sterile pack, with the prosthesis components and the insertion holder sterilized and packaged in one or more types or layers of sterile packaging. In various other embodiments, the prosthesis and an insertion tool are provided in a sterile pack, with the prosthesis components and the insertion tool sterilized and packaged in one or more types or layers of sterile packaging.

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