Fusion implant and method of making same

Details Fusion implant and method of making same Fusion implant and method of making same

2007-08-07

2007-08-07

Isabella, David J. (Department: 3738)

Prosthesis (i.e., artificial body members), parts thereof, or ai

Implantable prosthesis

Bone

C623S017110, C606S076000, C427S002260

Reexamination Certificate

active

10455760

ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides an implant for use in fusing adjacent bony structures. The implant comprises at least one structural member combined with at least one flexible planar member to retain the at least one structural member to form the implant.

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