Intervertebral spacer and insertion tool providing multiple angles of insertion

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8673012
APP PUB NO 20120277877A1
SERIAL NO

13543672

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An intervertebral spacer can have a leading end and a trailing end that includes an engaging portion configured to securely engage complementary features of an insertion tool at any of a plurality of different angles. The engaging portion can have a first radius and a major axis extending from the leading end to the trailing end. The trailing end can have a channel formed around a partially cylindrical portion having a second radius that is less than the first radius. The channel can be configured to accept an extending portion of the insertion tool.

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SEASPINE INC5770 ARMADA DRIVE CARLSBAD CA 92008

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Schermerhorn, Leah San Diego, US 4 367
Smith, Colin M Dana Point, US 13 1460

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