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Expandable fusion device and method of use thereof

US9370433B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Assignee

APPVANCE INC. · US

Inventors

Frankie Morris · Austin, US
Justin Rice · San Antonio, US
Mike Faraj · San Antonio, US
Jeff Smith · San Francisco, US

Key dates

Filing date	Mar 30, 2015
Grant date	Jun 21, 2016
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Mar 30, 2035

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61F2250/0009
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An expandable fusion device capable of being inserted between adjacent vertebrae and expanded laterally to facilitate the fusion process and the use of such device. The expandable fusion device can expand laterally such that it expands the cross-sectional support area of the device to provide more stable support of the support the spine and maintain the normal spacing between opposing vertebrae. The interior area of the expandable fusion device (in which the bone graft can be packed) does not decrease (and generally increases) during expansion of the device. This facilitates pre-packing of the expandable fusion device before utilization.

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