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Spinal implant system and methods of use

US9707013B2 · kind B2 · utility

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20Claims

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Assignee

Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.

Inventors

William Alan Rezach · Covington, US
Jason M. May · Bayshore Commons, US
Rodney Ray Ballard · Lakeland, US
Molly K. Rice · Memphis, US

Key dates

Filing date	Apr 30, 2015
Grant date	Jul 18, 2017
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jun 26, 2035

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B17/7038
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A bone fastener comprises a first member including an inner surface defining an implant cavity and a wall defining a groove. A first element is disposed within the groove. A second member is configured to penetrate tissue and engageable with the first element to dispose the first element in a capture orientation within the groove to connect the members. A second element is engageable with the first element to urge the first element to the capture orientation. Systems, instruments and methods are disclosed.

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