Expandable implant

US9913727B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Medos International Sarl · CH

Inventors

• Daniel Thommen · Liestal, CH
• Joern Richter · Kandern, DE
• Peter Senn · Waldenburg, CH

Key dates

• Filing date: Jul 2, 2015
• Grant date: Mar 13, 2018
• Expiry date: Feb 17, 2036

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61F2250/0008
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

An intervertebral implant includes a frame including an end member and an intermediate member pivotally coupled to the end member about a first pivot axis. The intervertebral implant includes a first vertebral contact member pivotally coupled to the frame about a second pivot axis that is substantially perpendicular to the first pivot axis, and a second vertebral contact member coupled to the frame. The frame is configured such that pivoting the intermediate member with respect to the end member about the first pivot axis changes both a width between the first vertebral contact member and the second vertebral contact member with respect to a direction that is substantially parallel to the second pivot axis, and changes a height between the first vertebral contact member and the second vertebral contact member with respect to a direction that is substantially parallel to the first pivot axis.