Threadless multi-lock anterior cervical plating system

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 7704255
APP PUB NO 20040236334A1
SERIAL NO

10883086

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Anatomically contoured anterior cervical plates with bone ingrowth surfaces, providing for intersegmental compressive preloading, and a rigid and locked interface to all of the bone screws, with those engaging the vertebrae deployed in highly convergent pairs. The bone screws have a tapered self-tapping leading end, an increasing root diameter with a generally constant outer diameter with a thread that is narrow and sharp throughout and an enlarged head portion capable of an interference fit to the receiving holes of the plate. Instrumentation consists of plate holders, a compression apparatus and a pilot hole forming device that interlocks with the plate. Methods for spinal compression and bone hole preparation are provided.

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  • ZIMMER SPINE, INC.

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Michelson, Gary K Venice, US 247 45637

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