Facet device and method

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9451997
APP PUB NO 20150190181A1
SERIAL NO

14662005

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A spine implant includes an insert positioned between facets of a zygapophyseal joint. In various embodiments, the insert is configured to exert a distraction force on one or more facets of the zygapophyseal joint. The insert may comprise one or more members having one or more opposing facet interfacing portions. A securing member is configured to interface with the insert to secure the facets.

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  • ALBANY MEDICAL COLLEGE;K2M, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Carl, Allen L Slingerlands, US 15 2467
Rosenberg, Meir Newton, US 57 3765
Sachs, Dan Minneapolis, US 64 4849

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