Systems and apparatuses for inserting an implant in intervertebral space
US9233011B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 5, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jan 12, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 5, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2310/00796
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Systems and tools for inserting and securing an implant within the intervertebral space. An intervertebral disc implant with upper and lower bearing members with an articulation interface between the members for providing relative motion therebetween. The implant may be provided with various securing members for fixing the implant within the intervertebral space. A tool may be used to insert the implant, which includes a plurality of shiftable implant engaging members that are shiftable between non-engaging and engaging configurations to alternatively release or hold the implant.
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