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US 2020/0345505 A1Published application
Interbody fusion implant and related methods
AssigneeNuVasive, Inc.
InventorsMohammad Etminan, Andrew Morris
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AssigneeNuVasive, Inc.
InventorsMohammad Etminan, Andrew Morris
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An implant for performing interbody fusion within a human spine, inserters for such an implant, and associated methodology. The implant is preferably formed in situ from at least two separate but lockable members (a base member and a closure member). The base member may be implanted into an interbody space first, after which the end plates may be finally prepared and the base member packed with fusion promoting substances before engaging and locking the closure member. The closure member provides structural support for the adjacent vertebral bodies (along with the base member) and may be selected after implantation of the base member having a specific length, width, height, taper, etc. . . . to ensure an optimal sizing of the implant for desired restoration of disc height, coronal taper, sagittal taper, etc. . . . .
An interbody fusion implant for use in lateral access spinal surgery, comprising:
A system for performing lateral interbody fusion, comprising:
The interbody fusion implant of claim 15, wherein the actuating element is rotatably driven into contact with the hook member by an instrument.
The interbody fusion implant of claim 16, wherein rotation of the actuating member forces the hook member into engagement within the recess and thereafter prevents the hook member from disengagement with the recess.
The interbody fusion implant of 18, wherein the angled portion of the closure member includes a groove and wherein the angled portion of the base member includes a tab dimensioned to be received within the groove of the angled portion of the closure member.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.