Interbody fusion device with separable retention component for lateral approach and associated methods
US9913732B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 2, 2012 |
| Grant date | Mar 13, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 2, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2002/4415
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The claimed invention is directed to a spinal fusion device comprising a load-bearing interbody component configured to fit between two adjacent vertebrae, wherein the interbody component comprises one or more openings to allow access to the vertebrae, a retention component that is configured to at least partially close the one or more openings of the interbody component and one or more fasteners that are coupled to the retention component to compress the two adjacent vertebrae to the interbody component, and methods of using a spinal fusion device.
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