Intervertebral spacer and insertion tool providing multiple angles of insertion
US8673012B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 6, 2012 |
| Grant date | Mar 18, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 6, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2310/00359
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An intervertebral spacer can have a leading end and a trailing end that includes an engaging portion configured to securely engage complementary features of an insertion tool at any of a plurality of different angles. The engaging portion can have a first radius and a major axis extending from the leading end to the trailing end. The trailing end can have a channel formed around a partially cylindrical portion having a second radius that is less than the first radius. The channel can be configured to accept an extending portion of the insertion tool.
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