Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Intervertebral implant for the lumbosacral joint
- Patent Title (中): 椎间植入物用于腰骶关节
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Application No.: US12064935Application Date: 2006-08-25
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Publication No.: US08092497B2Publication Date: 2012-01-10
- Inventor: Denis Pasquet , Régis Le Couëdic , Jacques Senegas
- Applicant: Denis Pasquet , Régis Le Couëdic , Jacques Senegas
- Applicant Address: FR Bordeaux
- Assignee: Zimmer Spine S.A.S.
- Current Assignee: Zimmer Spine S.A.S.
- Current Assignee Address: FR Bordeaux
- Agency: Sprinkle IP Law Group
- Priority: FR0508767 20050826
- International Application: PCT/FR2006/050811 WO 20060825
- International Announcement: WO2007/023240 WO 20070301
- Main IPC: A61B17/70
- IPC: A61B17/70

Abstract:
The invention provides an intervertebral implant for the lumbo-sacral joint, the implant comprising a spacer suitable for being disposed between the fifth lumbar vertebra L5 and the vertebra S1 of the sacrum that is articulated to the vertebra L5. The implant comprises a flexible tie having end portions suitable for being fastened to the sacrum with the help of fasteners such as pedicular screws. The flexible tie has an intermediate portion suitable for co-operating with a connection system such as a hook provided on the spacer so that the flexible tie connects the spacer to the sacrum. The flexible tie is put under tension in such a manner as to exert a return force on the spacer towards the vertebra S1.
Public/Granted literature
- US20090018662A1 INTERVERTEBRAL IMPLANT FOR THE LUMBOSACRAL JOINT Public/Granted day:2009-01-15
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