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Spinal implant system and method

US9924976B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 24, 2015
Grant dateMar 27, 2018
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Expiry dateFeb 17, 2036

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B17/7053
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A spinal implant comprises a body including an inner surface that defines a cavity configured for disposal of a member. A locking element is engageable with the member within the cavity to fix the member with the body. The body further includes a wall that defines a bay configured for disposal of a longitudinal element being engageable with the wall to fix the longitudinal element with the body independent of the member. Systems and methods are disclosed.

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