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Interbody implant system and method

US9427328B2 · kind B2 · utility

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12References

19Claims

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Assignee

Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.

Inventors

Thomas E. Drochner · Longmont, US
Jonathan E. Blackwell · Lakeland, US
Cristian A. Capote · Memphis, US
Anthony J. Melkent · Germantown, US
Michael J. Merves · Memphis, US
Bret M. Wilfong · Hernando, US

Key dates

Filing date	Mar 10, 2014
Grant date	Aug 30, 2016
Priority date	—
Expiry date	May 13, 2034

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61F2310/00293
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An interbody endcap comprises at least one member configured for connection with an interbody implant. The at least one member has a thickness that permits bone growth therethrough and a uniform surface configuration that resists and/or prevents egress of bone graft from a cavity of the interbody implant. Systems and methods are disclosed.

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