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Artificial disc devices and related methods of use

US9937051B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 28, 2015
Grant dateApr 10, 2018
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Expiry dateOct 28, 2035

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F2002/4485
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An artificial disc is disclosed. The artificial disc may include a superior endplate having a bi-convex superior surface and a concave inferior surface, and an inferior endplate having a bi-convex inferior surface. The artificial disc may also include a core assembly disposed between the superior endplate and the inferior endplate, and a support assembly disposed on outer surfaces of both the superior endplate and the inferior endplate. The support assembly may be configured to couple the superior endplate to the inferior endplate.

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