Standalone interbody implants
AssigneeGlobus Medical, Inc.
InventorsVeronika Martynova, Jason Zappacosta, Michael Hunt, Jason Gray, Jennifer Klimek, Noah Hansell, David Paul, Nick Padovani
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Abstract
Stand-alone interbody fusion devices for engagement between adjacent vertebrae. The stand-alone interbody fusion devices may include frames and one or more endplates coupled to the frame. The frame may be configured and designed to provide the apertures which are designed to retain bone fasteners, such as screws or anchors, and secure the implant to the adjacent vertebrae.
Claims18
An intervertebral implant for implantation in an intervertebral space between adjacent vertebrae, the implant comprising:
- a frame comprising a body, a first extension extending from the body, and a second extension extending from the body, wherein the frame further comprises a first hole for receiving a first screw and a second hole for receiving a second screw;
- a first screw extending through the first hole;
- a second screw extending through the second hole;
- and
- a spacer connected to the frame, wherein the spacer comprises a first spacer portion, a second spacer portion, and a connector between the first spacer portion and the second spacer portion,
- wherein the connector separates the first spacer portion and the second spacer portion such that they do not directly contact one another, and
- wherein the connector comprises a first tenon and a second tenon.
An intervertebral implant for implantation in an intervertebral space between adjacent vertebrae, the implant comprising:
- a frame comprising a body, a first extension extending from the body, and a second extension extending from the body, wherein the frame further comprises a first hole for receiving a first screw and a second hole for receiving a second screw;
- a first screw extending through the first hole;
- a second screw extending through the second hole;
- and
- a spacer connected to the frame,
- wherein the spacer comprises a first spacer portion, a second spacer portion, and a connector between the first spacer portion and the second spacer portion,
- wherein each of the first spacer portion, second spacer portion and connector includes a protrusion from an upper surface configured for gripping into bone, and
- wherein the connector comprises a first tenon and a second tenon.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.