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, wherein the inner member comprises an annular member including a central opening;
- a first lateral member, wherein the first lateral member comprises a concavely curved surface that conforms to a first outer wall of the inner member;
- a second lateral member, wherein the second lateral member comprises a concavely curved surface that conforms to a second outer wall of the inner member;
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- a first pin extending between the inner member and the first lateral member;
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- a second pin extending between the inner member and the second lateral member.
An intervertebral implant comprising:
- an inner member, wherein the inner member comprises an annular member including a central opening;
- a first lateral member, wherein the first lateral member is attached to the inner member by a first pin and a second pin;
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- a second lateral member, wherein the second lateral member is attached to the inner member by a third pin and a fourth pin.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.