Monorail system
US8790403B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 9, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jul 29, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 7, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2250/0097
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Systems for improved methods of performing a spinal fusion procedure that include a monorail instrument having a sliding platform for additional instrumentation to allow controlled delivery of various instruments for disc preparation and implant insertion in order to protect the medial neural structures of the spine. The monorail instrument engages other instruments, including various instruments utilized to prepare the disc space as well as spinal fusion implants, for guided and controlled insertion into the disc space. The monorail instrument may be a distractor, and may include flutes for preparation of the disc space.
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