Stabilized, laterovertically-expanding fusion cage systems
US9402733B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 30, 2015 |
| Grant date | Aug 2, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 30, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2002/4677
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An intervertebral scaffolding system is provided having a laterovertically-expanding frame operable for a reversible collapse from an expanded state into a collapsed state, the laterovertically-expanding frame having a stabilizer that slidably engages with the distal region of the laterovertically-expanding frame and is configured for retaining the laterovertically-expanding frame from a lateral movement that exceeds the expanded state. The expanded state, for example, can be configured to have an open graft distribution window that at least substantially closes upon the reversible collapse.
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