Pre-Curved Flexible Member For Providing Dynamic Stability To A Spine

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United States of America Patent

APP PUB NO 20090093846A1
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11867383

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A pre-curved flexible member is provided for use with a dynamic stabilization system or implant to provide dynamic stability to a person's spine. In one embodiment, the pre-curved flexible member includes a pre-curved body having an outer surface and opposing ends with a curved intermediate portion extending therebetween. Each of the opposing ends includes retention features, for example notches and/or protrusions, for cooperation with retention features on a corresponding anchor member to securely retain the pre-curved flexible member therebetween.

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ZIMMER SPINE INC7375 BUSH LAKE ROAD MINNEAPOLIS MN 55439-2027

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Hestad, Hugh D Edina, US 88 4738

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