Spinal implant configured for midline insertion and related instruments
US9566166B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 17, 2014 |
| Grant date | Feb 14, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 24, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2310/00023
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The embodiments provide a spinal implant that is configured for midline insertion into a patient's intervertebral disc space. The spinal implant may include structural guidance features to facilitate the angular approach of fixation elements into the apertures. The spinal implant may also be a configured with a tactile or visual feedback response feature to allow the user to know when the fixation elements are fully seated within the apertures.
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