Systems and methods for facet joint treatment
US9314277B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 21, 2013 |
| Grant date | Apr 19, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 7, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2002/4629
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method of treating a facet joint of a patient. The facet joint includes a superior articular face and an inferior articular face. An implant is secured to an implant insertion tool by mating a first engagement feature on the implant with a second engagement feature on the implant insertion tool. A distal end of a guide cannula is positioned proximate the facet joint. The guide cannula has an internal passage extending therethrough. The implant slides through the guide cannula passage until the implant passes through a distal end of the guide cannula passage and is at least partially between the superior articular face and the inferior articular face. A force of at least 1 Newton is exerted on the implant insertion tool to separate the first engagement feature and the second engagement feature.
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