System and method for blocking and/or retaining a prosthetic spinal implant

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 6974479
APP PUB NO 20040111161A1
SERIAL NO

10419364

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Devices for anchoring and/or blocking spinal implants in an intervertebral disc space are disclosed. In one aspect of the invention the device includes a rigid blocking member having one end unconnected and free to block a spinal implant, and another end attached to a securing member to secure the blocking member to the spine. Methods for using the inventive anchoring/blocking implants are also provided.

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  • WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Trieu, Hai H Cordova, TN 241 24609

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