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Intervertebral spacer device having an engagement hole for manipulation using a surgical tool

  • US 20040148027A1
  • Filed: 09/16/2003
  • Published: 07/29/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/16/2001
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A spinal orthopedic device and tool set, comprising an intervertebral spacer device having first and second baseplates mounted to one another such that the first and second baseplates are articulatable relative to one another, wherein at least one of the baseplates has at least one engagement hole on a perimetrical region of the at least one of the baseplates;

  • and a manipulation tool having a distal end supporting an extendible and retractable post that when extended is engageable with the engagement hole and when retracted while so engaged holds the baseplate against the manipulation tool, such that the at least one of the baseplates is manipulatable using the manipulation tool.

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