Spinal implants, instruments and related methods
US8840668B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 12, 2010 |
| Grant date | Sep 23, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 31, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2310/00592
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A spinal fusion implant having a body dimensioned for use in the cervical spine. The body has an anterior height that is greater than the posterior height and a fusion aperture defined by an anterior wall, posterior wall and first and second lateral walls. The anterior wall includes a plurality of fastener apertures extending therethrough at oblique angles relative to the horizontal axis. The plurality of fastener apertures have an anterior diameter that is greater than the posterior diameter and include an annular groove dimensioned to retain the head of a bone fastener therein.
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