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Spinal implant system and method

US9974663B2 · kind B2 · utility

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13References

20Claims

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Assignee

Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.

Inventors

Thomas J. Stinchfield · Germantown, US
Julien J. Prevost · Memphis, US

Key dates

Filing date	Oct 9, 2014
Grant date	May 22, 2018
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Oct 9, 2034

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61F2002/30841
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A spinal implant has a first member defining a longitudinal axis. A second member includes an axial cavity configured for disposal of the first member. A third member is rotatable relative to the first member and defines a transverse cavity. A locking element is disposable in the transverse cavity and engageable with the first member to fix the third member relative to the first member. Systems and methods of use are disclosed.

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