Spinal intervertebral implant
US9655742B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 19, 2012 |
| Grant date | May 23, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 29, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2310/00023
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An intervertebral spinal implant, for insertion between two consecutive vertebral bodies, includes a volume, inclined first and second through-holes formed in the volume, and elongated first and second fastening elements for securing the volume. The first and second through-holes have respective ends that open onto a front face and onto lower and upper faces of the volume, respectively. The first fastening element extends through the first through-hole and is implanted in the vertebral body adjacent to the lower face. The second fastening element extends through the second through-hole and is implanted in the vertebral body adjacent to the upper face. The through-holes intersect such that one of the fastening elements secures the other fastening element, once the fastening elements are respectively in place in the through-holes.
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