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Spinal implant device

  • US 6,117,174 A
  • Filed: 09/16/1998
  • Issued: 09/12/2000
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/16/1998
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A dynamic fusion device for facilitating arthrodesis in a disc space between adjacent vertebrae, comprising:

  • a body extending along a longitudinal axis having a first portion and two or more legs depending from said first portion, said first portion having a first end having a width of a first lateral distance, said legs laterally spaced apart from each other and defining a second end of said body spaced opposite from said first end, said second end having a width of a second lateral distance, said legs defining an engaging member receiving cavity; and

    an engaging member secured to said body and received within said engaging member receiving cavity, wherein said engaging member is secured to said body only by engagement of said engaging member with said legs.

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