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Spinal implant system and method

US9757250B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.

Inventors

Loic Josse · Palaja, FR
Philippe Lemaitre · Alfortville, FR
Jean Charles Le Huec · Pessac, FR
Jörg Franke · Magdeburg, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Sep 14, 2015
Grant date	Sep 12, 2017
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Sep 14, 2035

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61F2002/4638
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A spinal implant includes a first member defining a longitudinal axis and including a wall that defines an axial cavity. The first member further defines at least one lateral cavity configured for disposal of an instrument and is oriented transverse relative to the longitudinal axis. A second member includes an axial surface defining gear teeth and being configured for disposal with the axial cavity such that the teeth are offset from the longitudinal axis. The instrument is engageable with the teeth to axially translate the second member relative to the first member. Surgical instruments, systems and methods are disclosed.

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