Multi-piece intervertebral implants
AssigneeGlobus Medical, Inc.
InventorJennifer Klimek
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Abstract
Intervertebral implants for implanting into an intervertebral space are provided. The implants can comprise one or more layers that are operably attached to one another. An implant can comprise a first layer having a first mating surface that mates with a second mating surface of a second layer. The first mating surface and the second mating surface can have features that allow them to complement each other. The implants can include one or more bore holes for receiving a fixation member. The bore holes can be horizontal, vertical or diagonal. In some cases, the bore holes will be blind bore holes.
Claims20
An intervertebral implant comprising:
- an inner member having an upper contact surface, a lower contact surface, a first outer wall, and a second outer wall;
- a first lateral member, wherein the first lateral member comprises a surface that conforms to the first outer wall of the inner member at a first interface;
- a second lateral member, wherein the second lateral member comprises a surface that conforms to the second outer wall of the inner member at a second interface;
- a first pin, formed separately from the inner member, extending through the first interface;
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- a second pin, formed separately from the inner member, extending through the second interface,
- wherein one of the first and second pins is positioned diagonally to the first or second interface, respectively.
An intervertebral implant comprising:
- an inner member having an upper contact surface, a lower contact surface, a first outer wall, and a second outer wall;
- a first lateral member, wherein the first lateral member comprises a surface that conforms to the first outer wall of the inner member at a first interface;
- a second lateral member, wherein the second lateral member comprises a surface that conforms to the second outer wall of the inner member at a second interface;
- and
- a first pin, formed separately from the inner member, extending through the first interface;
- and
- a second pin, formed separately from the inner member, extending through the second interface,
- wherein the first pin is positioned diagonally to the first interface and the second pin is positioned diagonally to the second interface.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.