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US 10,568,664 B2Granted
Flanged interbody fusion device
AssigneeSpinal Elements, Inc.
InventorsJason Blain, Bryan Hildebrand, Eric Kovach
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Abstract
Methods and devices are disclosed for treating the vertebral column. An implant for treating the spine is provided comprising at least two articulations between the spacer and the bone facing surface of the fixation plate. Another implant for treating the spine is also provided, comprising two or more fixation plates attached to a spacer with two or more articulations, wherein the fixation plates are independently movable.
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An implant for treating the spine, comprising:
- a fixation plate having an access surface and a bone facing surface;
- a spacer;
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- at least two articulations between the spacer and the bone facing surface of the fixation plate, a first articulation allowing for 360 degrees of movement between the spacer and an intermediate member, and a second articulation allowing for movement between the intermediate member and the fixation plate, each articulation comprising a separate axis of rotation, wherein the at least two articulations are configured to allow multiple degrees of rotation.
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An implant for treating the spine, comprising:
- a fixation plate having an access surface and a bone facing surface, an upper portion and a lower portion;
- a spacer;
- at least one member interconnecting the fixation plate and the spacer;
- at least one articulation between the fixation plate and the at least one member to allow movement about a first axis;
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- at least one articulation between the spacer and the at least one member to allow movement about a second axis;
- wherein the articulations provide for 360 degrees of movement between the at least one member and the spacer, and movement between the at least one member and the fixation plate;
- wherein in a first configuration, the distance between the fixation plate and the spacer is at a minimum;
- wherein in a second configuration, the distance between the fixation plate and the spacer is at a maximum.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.