Facet fixation and fusion screw and washer assembly and method of use

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PATENT NO 8894685
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11734881

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A spinal implant including a stabilization member coupled to an elongate member is herein provided. The implant can be configured for placement within a facet joint in an intra-facet or trans-facet configuration. Also, the implant can include a fusion-promoting bioactive material thereby providing a single device capable of spinal stabilization and/or fusion. Furthermore, a method of placing such an implant within a facet joint in an intra-facet or trans-facet orientation is hereby provided.

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DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS LLC325 PARAMOUNT DRIVE RAYNHAM MA 02767-0350

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Birkmeyer, Paul Marshfield, US 15 1150
Brideau, Holly West Roxbury, US 5 553
Fisher, Michael Alan Middleborough, US 37 1636
Herard, Katherine South Boston, US 11 1294
Mahoney, Michael Middletown, US 35 2183
Mickiewicz, Christopher Bridgewater, US 31 1075
O'Neil, Michael West Barnstable, US 72 5052
Selover, Sean Westport, US 19 1733

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