Threaded spinal implant with bone ingrowth openings

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 6287343
SERIAL NO

09361939

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An implant is disclosed for use in spinal stabilization. In one preferred embodiment, the implant is described as including a hollow, cylindrical body having external threading and a plurality of openings formed radially through the body in communication with the body interior. The holes are positioned to chip bone into the implant as the implant is rotated.

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  • ZIMMER SPINE, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Bagby, George W Spokane, WA 18 4225
Corin, James Donald Dublin, OH 4 490
Kuslich, Stephen D Maplewood, MN 66 14378

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