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Expandable implant system and methods of use

US8685095B2 · kind B2 · utility

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14References

17Claims

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Assignee

Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.

Inventors

Keith E. Miller · Germantown, US
Sachin P. Budhabhatti · Unionville, US

Key dates

Filing date	Apr 19, 2011
Grant date	Apr 1, 2014
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Dec 15, 2031

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61F2310/00359
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A spinal implant includes a first component defining a surface. A second component is movable relative to the first component and defines a surface. An intermediate component is engageable with the first component and the second component. The intermediate component is configured for relative movement along the surface of the second component and is configured for relative movement along the surface of the first component in a first axial direction and a second, opposite axial direction such that movement of the intermediate component moves the second component relative to the first component between a first configuration and a second configuration. Methods of use are disclosed.

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