Arcuate fixation member
US8641766B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 24, 2011 |
| Grant date | Feb 4, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 21, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2310/00359
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Arcuate fixation members with varying configurations and/or features are provided, along with additional components for use therewith in provided intervertebral implants. The arcuate fixation members may be of different lengths, cross sectional geometries, and/or cross sectional areas. Applications of intervertebral implants utilizing arcuate fixation members are particularly suitable when a linear line-of-approach for delivering fixation members is undesirable.
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