Artificial disc devices and related methods of use
US9198770B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 31, 2013 |
| Grant date | Dec 1, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 19, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2002/4485
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An artificial disc is disclosed. The artificial disc may include a superior endplate having a bi-convex superior surface and a concave inferior surface, and an inferior endplate having a bi-convex inferior surface. The artificial disc may also include a core assembly disposed between the superior endplate and the inferior endplate, and a support assembly disposed on outer surfaces of both the superior endplate and the inferior endplate. The support assembly may be configured to couple the superior endplate to the inferior endplate.
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