System and method for an interbody spinal fusion assembly
US9161842B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 23, 2013 |
| Grant date | Oct 20, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 2, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2002/4629
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An interbody spinal fusion assembly includes an interbody cage, planar metal pins and bone fasteners. The interbody cage includes a metal cage and a PEEK insert. The PEEK insert is inserted into a slot of the metal cage and is secured to the metal cage with a pin. The assembled interbody cage is inserted in the space between two adjacent vertebras and is secured in placed with the planar metal pins and the bone fasteners.
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