Spinal plate system for stabilizing a portion of a spine
US9101422B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 19, 2005 |
| Grant date | Aug 11, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 30, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/922
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A spinal plate system that maintains intervertebral spacing and spinal stability is provided. One embodiment includes a spacer for establishing an initial condition of an adjustable spinal device. The spacer includes a first coupling portion configured to couple selectively with a first segment of the adjustable spinal device, a second coupling portion configured to couple selectively with a second segment of the adjustable spinal device, and a spacer body extending between the first coupling portion and the second coupling portion. The spacer prevents movement of the first segment of the spinal device relative to the second segment when the first coupling portion is coupled selectively with the first segment and the second coupling portion is coupled selectively with the second segment.
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