Intervertebral implant

Details Intervertebral implant Intervertebral implant

2011-08-23

2011-08-23

Manahan, Todd E (Department: 3733)

Surgery

Instruments

Orthopedic instrumentation

C606S246000, C606S248000, C623S017160

Reexamination Certificate

active

08002805

ABSTRACT:
The invention relates to an intervertebral implant comprising a spacer constituted by first and second parts (12, 14), said parts being provided with mutual assembly means comprising first clip-fastener means (54, 56) secured to one of said parts, second clip-fastener means (49, 50) secured to the other part and suitable for cooperating with the first clip-fastener means to achieve releasable clip-fastening between the two parts, and guide means for guiding the two parts (12, 14) during clip-fastening, said guide means being distinct from the clip-fastening means and comprising:a substantially non-deformable first guide assembly (42, 44) secured to one of said parts; anda substantially non-deformable second guide assembly (46, 48) secured to the other part to co-operate with the first guide assembly.

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