Transverse cavity device and method

Details Transverse cavity device and method Transverse cavity device and method

2006-10-03

2006-10-03

Brown, Michael A. (Department: 3764)

Surgery

Body protecting or restraining devices for patients or infants

Restrainers and immobilizers

C601S061000, C601S079000, C601S086000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07114501

ABSTRACT:
The invention teaches the use of a surgical instrument for creating and preparing a cavity in a bony intervertebral body. Asymmetrical cutting structures selectively open a cavity which has a relatively large surface area in the vertical direction.

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