Expandable fusion cage

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May 22, 2012
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This invention relates to an expandable intervertebral fusion cage and a method for its use for spinal fusion that reduces annular, vertebral body and cage damage and that is compatible with anterior, posterior as well as minimally invasive surgical techniques.

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DEPUY SPINE INC	325 PARAMOUNT DRIVE RAYNHAM MA 02767

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A61F:FILTERS IMPLANTABLE INTO BLOOD VESSELS; PROSTHESES....

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Hawkins, Riley	Cumberland, US	7	594
Mickiewicz, Chris	Bridgewater, US	5	130
O'Neil, Michael J	West Barnstable, US	151	10636

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PATENT NO	8182538
APP PUB NO	20090112319A1
SERIAL NO	11930576
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DATE PUBLISHED	PUBLICATION/PATENT NO.	PUBLICATION TYPE
May 22, 2012	US,8182538,B2 US8182538B2	GRANTED PATENT AS SECOND PUBLICATION
April 30, 2009	US,20090112319,A1 US20090112319A1	FIRST PUBLISHED PATENT APPLICATION

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