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Expandable spinal implant system and method

US9138324B2 · kind B2 · utility

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20Claims

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Assignee

Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.

Inventors

Julien J. Prevost · Memphis, US
Robert M. Loke · Memphis, US

Key dates

Filing date	Jan 24, 2013
Grant date	Sep 22, 2015
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Aug 1, 2033

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61F2310/00359
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A spinal implant includes a first member having a wall that defines an axial cavity. A second member extends between a first end and a second end and defines a longitudinal axis. The second member is configured for disposal with the axial cavity and translation relative to the first member. A third member has an outer surface engageable with tissue and an inner surface disposed to dynamically engage the first end in response to the engagement of the outer surface with the tissue. Systems and methods are disclosed.

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