Bone fusion device, apparatus and method

US9358123B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Neuropro Spinal Jaxx, Inc. · US

Inventors

• Gary R. McLuen · Port Townsend, US
• Benjamin J. Remington · Modesto, US
• Daniel R. Baker · Seattle, US
• Joseph N. Logan · Trumbull, US
• Gregory C. Stalcup · Fort Wayne, US
• Daniel E. Gerbec · Logan, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Aug 9, 2012
• Grant date: Jun 7, 2016
• Expiry date: Aug 9, 2032

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61F2310/00023
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

A bone fusion method, apparatus and device for insertion between bones that are to be fused together and/or in place of one or more of the bones, such as, for example, the vertebrae of a spinal column. The bone fusion device comprises one or more extendable plates having a central rib. The bone fusion device includes one or more support channels configured to receive an insertion instrument that is then secured to the bone fusion device via a coupling mechanism. As a result, the coupled device is able to be securely positioned between vertebrae using the insertion instrument with minimal risk of slippage.