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Spinal construct and method

US9883952B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.

Inventors

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

Key dates

Filing date	Oct 2, 2015
Grant date	Feb 6, 2018
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Oct 17, 2035

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61F2002/4629
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A spinal construct includes a first endplate that is configured to engage a first vertebral surface. An expandable member is connected with the first endplate and includes a mating element. A second endplate is configured to engage a second vertebral surface and includes an in-situ guide surface engageable with the mating element to connect the member with the second endplate. Systems and methods are disclosed.

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