Variable durometer lumbar-sacral implant

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8591549
APP PUB NO 20120259364A1
SERIAL NO

13082946

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Medical devices for the treatment of spinal conditions are described herein. The medical device includes a main body that is adapted to be placed between the L5 vertebra and the sacrum so that the main body acts as a spacer with respect to the L5 vertebra and the sacrum to maintain distraction therebetween when the spine moves in extension. The main body is formed from a material having a gradual variation in modulus.

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  • KYPHON SARL;WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC, INC.

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Lange, Eric C Pleasanton, US 134 14720

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