Intervertebral cage

Details Intervertebral cage Intervertebral cage

2006-11-14

2006-11-14

Snow, Bruce (Department: 3738)

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

Implantable prosthesis

Bone

Reexamination Certificate

active

07135043

ABSTRACT:
An intervertebral cage of the present invention includes main body defined by an upper surface, a lower surface, and a pair of side surfaces. A withdrawal prevention portion is provided on the upper and/or the lower surfaces of the main body and asymmetrically with respect to the side surfaces in a top or bottom plan view. The withdrawal prevention portion regulates an insertion direction of the intervertebral cage.

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English Language Abstract of JP-2002-095685.

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