Attachment devices and methods for spinal implants

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 7892267
APP PUB NO 20090036986A1
SERIAL NO

11833683

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A system for the treatment of a spine generally comprises an implant and an attachment device for securing the implant to a portion of a patient's bone. A first portion of the attachment device is sized for insertion into a hole in the bone, and a second portion of the attachment device is configured to be received in an opening of the implant. The first portion comprises a biocompatible material defined by a network of interconnected pores configured promote bone growth into the first portion.

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  • ZIMMER SPINE, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Hestad, Hugh Edina, US 14 607
Lancial, Michael E St. Louis Park, US 14 515

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