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US 10,893,888 B2Granted
Spinal implant system and method
AssigneeWarsaw Orthopedic, Inc.
InventorsJeremy J. Rawlinson, Molly K. Rice, Jonathan Shultz
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Abstract
A spinal construct comprises a member extending between a first end and a second end and includes a first layer and a second layer. The first layer includes a plurality of interlaced strands that define a first angle. The second layer includes a plurality of interlaced strands that define a second angle. The first angle is smaller than the second angle. Systems, implants, surgical instruments and methods are disclosed.
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A spinal construct comprising:
- a member extending between a first end and a second end and including a first layer and a second layer,
- the first layer including a plurality of interlaced strands that define a first angle, and
- the second layer including a plurality of interlaced strands that define a second angle,
- the first angle being smaller than the second angle,
- wherein the member has the same physical characteristics along the entire length of the member.
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A vertebral tether comprising:
- an inner braid including a plurality of carriers oriented to define a first angle in a range of 15 through 65 degrees and 1 through 25 picks per inch;
- and
- an outer braid including a plurality of carriers oriented to define a second angle in a range of 35 through 90 degrees and 15 through 35 picks per inch,
- wherein the tether has the same physical characteristics along the entire length of the tether.
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A spinal construct comprising:
- an anterior tether extending between a first end and a second end, the tether comprising a first layer including a plurality of interlaced strands that define a first angle and a second layer including a plurality of interlaced strands that define a second angle, the first angle being smaller than the second angle;
- a bone fastener defining an implant cavity configured for disposal of the tether;
- and
- a set screw having a penetrating element extending through at least a portion of the tether,
- wherein the tether has the same physical characteristics along the entire length of the tether.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.