Prosthesis (i.e. – artificial body members) – parts thereof – or ai – Implantable prosthesis – Bone
Reexamination Certificate
2011-01-25
2011-01-25
Robert, Eduardo C (Department: 3733)
Prosthesis (i.e., artificial body members), parts thereof, or ai
Implantable prosthesis
Bone
C623S017160, C606S090000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07875078
ABSTRACT:
An expandable interbody fusion device for implantation into the intradiscal space between two opposing vertebral bodies of a spine comprises a superior endplate member having an upper surface for engaging a superior vertebral body in a spine, and an inferior endplate member having a lower surface for engaging an inferior vertebral body in the spine. The superior endplate member and the inferior endplate member are releasably coupled and define a cavity therebetween. At least one expansion member is configured to be introduced into the cavity to move the superior endplate and the inferior endplate members relatively apart upon introduction and to thereby decouple the superior endplate member and the inferior endplate member. An inserter may be releasably coupled to the device to facilitate insertion of the device as well as to provide a track for insertion of the expansion members.
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Logan Joseph N.
LoGuidice Mark D.
Manzi Richard
Nilsson Carl Michael
Hoffman & Baron LLP
Robert Eduardo C
Schneider Lynnsy
Spine Wave, Inc.
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