Surgically implantable device for spinal columns

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 4887595
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07079457

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A surgically implantable device for maintaining the relative positions of spinal bodies of a spinal column. The device comprises a plate portion for connection with a first spinal body. The plate portion has a first major side surface for facing the first spinal body and a second major side surface. The plate portion has an opening which extends through the first and second major side surfaces for receiving a fastener to connect the plate portion with the first spinal body. A rod portion is fixedly connected to the plate portion and extends therefrom. The rod portion is bendable to conform to a desired spinal curvature. The rod portion has a part for connection with a second spinal body.

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DEPUY ACROMED INC325 PARAMOUNT DRIVE RAYNHAM MA 02767-0350

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Asher, Marc A Prairie Village, KS 15 3546
Heinig, Charles F Charlotte, NC 15 3014
Strippgen, Walter E Golden, CO 12 2237

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