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Spinal fusion device with porous material

  • US 5,645,598 A
  • Filed: 04/15/1996
  • Issued: 07/08/1997
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/16/1996
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. An implant for insertion into at least one bore formed between opposing vertebrae of a spine where the vertebrae are separated by a space and each vertebrae has end plates, the implant comprising:

  • a) a solid generally cylindrical body having a first and a second end, an outer surface, opposing sides and a longitudinal axis;

    b) the body having threads on a portion of the outer surface between the first and second ends, the threads configured for threading into bone;

    c) the body including at least one through slot positioned between the opposing sides, the through slot containing a biocompatible porous material for allowing the growth of bone through the slot; and

    d) the through slot being positioned between generally opposing sides of the body so as to provide contact between the biocompatible porous material and the end plates of the opposing vertebrae when the implant is inserted into at least one bore formed between the opposing vertebrae.

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