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Spinal implant with attachment system

US9066815B2 · kind B2 · utility

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20Claims

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Assignee

CENTINEL SPINE, LLC · US

Inventors

Jason E. Garber · Las Vegas, US
Christophe Geisert · Donaueschingen, DE
Barbara Schweizer · Wurmlingen, DE
John Parry · West Chester, US
John J. Viscogliosi · New York, US

Key dates

Filing date	Nov 8, 2010
Grant date	Jun 30, 2015
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Oct 1, 2031

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61F2310/00023
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a spinal implant assembly having features to prevent or minimize fixation elements, such as screws, from being dislodged, or from backing out over time and with use. The spinal implant assembly may comprise an implantable body having first apertures for receiving fixation elements. A plate configured to nest against the posterior portion of the implantable body and comprising one or more second apertures can be provided. These second apertures permit access to the head portions of the fixation elements. One or more locking elements are then passed through the second apertures and engage the head portions of the fixation elements. In addition, the plate may comprise an adjustable arm to allow the plate to be used with implantable bodies of different size.

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