Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Expanding interbody implant and articulating inserter and methods of use
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Application No.: US16587572Application Date: 2019-09-30
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Publication No.: US11213404B2Publication Date: 2022-01-04
- Inventor: Kevin T. Foley , Roy K. Lim , Matthew M. Morrison , Jonathan M. Dewey
- Applicant: WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC, INC.
- Applicant Address: US IN Warsaw
- Assignee: WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC, INC.
- Current Assignee: WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC, INC.
- Current Assignee Address: US IN Warsaw
- Agency: Sorell, Lenna & Schmidt, LLP
- Main IPC: A61F2/44
- IPC: A61F2/44 ; A61F2/30

Abstract:
A device includes a first endplate having an engagement surface and first and second extensions. The first extension has a first ramp and the second extension has a first slot. A second endplate includes a second engagement surface and third and fourth extensions. The third extension has a second ramp and the fourth extension has a second slot. A wedge is positioned between the endplates and includes a first inclined portion that engages the first ramp and a second inclined portion that engages the second ramp. The wedge has first and second apertures. A first pin extends through the first aperture and the first slot. A second pin extends through the second aperture and the second slot. The wedge is movable relative to the endplates to move the device from a first height to an increased second height. Methods of use are disclosed.
Public/Granted literature
- US20200038200A1 EXPANDING INTERBODY IMPLANT AND ARTICULATING INSERTER AND METHODS OF USE Public/Granted day:2020-02-06
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