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Spinal implant

US8568484B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 24, 2012
Grant dateOct 29, 2013
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Expiry dateMay 24, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F2310/00131
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A spinal implant as provided having a porous body that includes a leading end, a convex trailing end and first and second sides extending between the leading and trailing ends. At least a portion of the leading end is generally straight. The body further includes a generally dome-shaped superior surface and a generally planar inferior surface. The superior surface is convex between the leading and trailing ends and is convex between the first and second sides.

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