Prosthesis (i.e. – artificial body members) – parts thereof – or ai – Implantable prosthesis – Bone
Reexamination Certificate
2006-09-22
2010-10-19
Robert, Eduardo C (Department: 3733)
Prosthesis (i.e., artificial body members), parts thereof, or ai
Implantable prosthesis
Bone
Reexamination Certificate
active
07815682
ABSTRACT:
A spinal fusion implant of non-bone construction for introduction into any variety of spinal target sites. The implant may include generally arcuate anterior and posterior sides. The implant may also include a wedged shaped distal end which can provide self-distraction of vertebral endplates during insertion and positioning of the spinal fusion implant.
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Curran Matthew
Peterson Mark
Cotroneo Steven J
NuVasive, Inc.
Robert Eduardo C
Spangler Jonathan
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