Tool for implanting expandable intervertebral implant

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8267939
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12072912

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An expandable intervertebral implant and tool for use in implanting same are disclosed. The tool is useful in retaining the implant in a non-expanded state throughout insert of the implant between adjacent vertebral bodies. Among other elements, the tool includes a rod, a sleeve placed over the rod, and a locking knob attached to the rod and the sleeve to fix them with respect to each other. This construct preferably aids in preventing movement of the various components of the implant, including first and second members and first and second wedges. A method of attaching inserting the implant through the use of the tool and attaching the tool to the implant are also disclosed.

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  • STRYKER EUROPEAN HOLDINGS I, LLC;STRYKER SPINE

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Alheidt, Thomas Stockholm, US 7 1583
Cipoletti, Robert Pompton Plains, US 19 1418

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