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US 11,911,291 B2Granted
Implantable systems, devices and related methods
AssigneeGlobus Medical, Inc.
InventorsJason Gray, Andrew Iott, Noah Hansell, Peter Goldsmith, Jennifer Klimek
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Abstract
The present application is generally directed to implantable systems, devices and related methods pertaining to spinal surgery. In particular, the present application discloses a frame and spacer system for inserting into a disc space. The frame and spacer system is of low profile. The frame can receive different fixation devices, including threaded and non-threaded fixation devices.
Claims18
A method for performing spinal surgery comprising:
- preparing a disc space between a first vertebra and a second vertebrae;
- providing a surgical system to be implanted into the patient, the system including:
- a spacer having a first arm terminating at a first free end, a second arm terminating at a second free end, a first protruding portion, and a second protruding portion, the first and second arms having an outer surface being convexly curved and a portion of the outer surface having a concave surface;
- a frame having a leading end, a trailing end, and a continuous perimeter that extends around the outside of the spacer and defining an outer surface and an inner surface, wherein the inner surface of the frame correspondingly engages with the outer surface of the spacer;
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- at least one fixation member insertable in the trailing end of the frame, wherein the at least one fixation member is angled in an upward or downward direction;
- inserting the spacer into the frame;
- implanting the spacer and the frame into the disc space;
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- delivering the at least one fixation member to secure the spacer and the frame in the disc space.
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A method for performing spinal surgery comprising:
- preparing a disc space between a first vertebra and a second vertebrae;
- providing a surgical system to be implanted into the patient, the system including:
- a spacer having a first arm terminating at a first free end, a second arm terminating at a second free end, a first protruding portion, and a second protruding portion, the first and second arms having an outer surface being convexly curved and a portion of the outer surface having a concave surface;
- a frame having a leading end, a concave trailing end, and a continuous perimeter that extends around the outside of the spacer and defining an outer surface and an inner surface, wherein the inner surface of the frame correspondingly engages with the outer surface of the spacer;
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- at least one fixation member insertable in the trailing end of the frame, wherein the at least one fixation member is angled in an upward or downward direction;
- inserting the spacer into the frame;
- implanting the spacer and the frame into the disc space;
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- delivering the at least one fixation member to secure the spacer and the frame in the disc space.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.