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US 2014/0156008 A1Published application
Spinal implant alignment guide systems
AssigneeMeditech Spine, LLC
InventorsEric Flickinger, Adam Sclafani, Jason Gromek, Sangwook Tim Yoon
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Abstract
Systems for improved methods of performing a spinal fusion procedure that include an implant having an alignment guide system. The alignment guide system may include one or more guide lines configured to provide a visual indication when the implant is properly aligned within the disc space. In some embodiments, the system includes one or more tamp levelers that also aid with the proper alignment of the implant within the disc space.
Claims18
A spinal implant comprising a body comprising:
- a front surface, a rear surface, a top surface, and a bottom surface;
- a first end comprising an arcuate surface and a channel that is recessed relative to the arcuate surface;
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- at least one alignment guide that provides a visual indication when the spinal implant is properly aligned within a disc space.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.