Methods for forming a connectable insert

US9498338B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• American Regent, Inc. · US

Inventors

• Michael Doran · Bothell, US
• Roy M. Taylor · Salt Lake City, US
• Peter S. Harris · Bellevue, US
• James Ludlow · Medina, US
• Stephen Brown · Cambridge, GB

Key dates

• Filing date: Oct 15, 2014
• Grant date: Nov 22, 2016
• Expiry date: Oct 15, 2034

Classification

• Technology area (CPC Y): Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
• CPC primary: Y10T29/49995
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

Methods for forming an insert, such as a threaded or threadable insert, within a cavity in an implant, such as a spinal spacer. In some implementations, an implant body comprising a first, non-threadable, may be provided. A cavity may be formed in the implant body, after which an insert may be positioned within the cavity. Preferably, the insert comprises a second material distinct from the first material, wherein the second material has physical properties distinct from the first material. A female thread may then be formed within the insert, which may allow for threading an otherwise unthreadable, or relatively unthreadable, material.