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Allograft intervertebral implant and method of manufacturing the same

US8926701B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 9, 2013
Grant dateJan 6, 2015
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Expiry dateOct 9, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/4998
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present invention is directed to an allograft intervertebral implant sized and configured for insertion between adjacent vertebral bodies in a spinal fusion surgery. The implant is preferably manufactured from two or more pieces of allograft bone joined together by a joint, more preferably a dovetail joint. The dovetail joint being sized and configured to substantially follow the exterior shape or surface of the intervertebral implant.

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