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Vertebral body replacement apparatus

US9610173B2 · kind B2 · utility

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24Claims

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Assignee

DePuy Synthes Products, Inc. · US

Inventors

Samantha Popa · Columbus, US
Roman Randegger · Aarburg, CH
Tom Overes · Langendorf, CH

Key dates

Filing date	Jun 27, 2013
Grant date	Apr 4, 2017
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Aug 29, 2034

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61F2310/00796
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A vertebral body replacement apparatus includes an outer body member having a first end, a second end, and an opening, and an inner body member having a first end, a second end, and an inner surface defining an opening. The first end of the inner body member is received in the opening of the outer body member such that the inner body member and the outer body member are movable relative to one another. A support member has a first end secured within the inner body member and a second end extending a distance beyond the inner body member. The second end of the support member deflects relative to the first end of the outer body member in response to a force applied thereto and returns to a substantially non-deflected condition upon release of the force.

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