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Spinal implant co-insertion system and method
US8945227B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-8945227-B2 |
| Application number | US-201113017622-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Jan 31, 2011 |
| Priority date | Feb 1, 2010 |
| Publication date | Feb 3, 2015 |
| Grant date | Feb 3, 2015 |
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A system and method for substantially simultaneous co-insertion of an implant, such as a cage and plate. An inserter is secured to the cage and plate and is used to hold the components while implanting the components during a surgical procedure.
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What is claimed is: 1. A spinal implant co-insertion system comprising: an inserter having a handle and an inserter fastener; a cage having at least one coupler adapted to be fastened to said inserter fastener; and a plate; said inserter being adapted to simultaneously receive said plate and said cage for simultaneous co-implantation of said plate and cage; wherein said inserter fastener comprises at least one of threads, a cam, a key, a spread or a clamp, said at least on…
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- What does patent US8945227B2 cover?
- A system and method for substantially simultaneous co-insertion of an implant, such as a cage and plate. An inserter is secured to the cage and plate and is used to hold the components while implanting the components during a surgical procedure.
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Kirschman David Louis, X Spine Systems Inc
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification A61F2/447. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
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- Publication date Tue Feb 03 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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