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Instruments and techniques for disc space preparation

  • US 7,033,362 B2
  • Filed: 08/14/2002
  • Issued: 04/25/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/22/2000
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A medical instrument for preparation of a disc space between adjacent vertebrae of a patient, comprising:

  • a burr assembly adapted to matingly engage a window assembly that is coupled to between the adjacent vertebrae, said burr assembly includinga guide housing having a cutting slot defined therein, anda guide assembly pivotally linked to said guide housing, said guide assembly being adapted to guide a cutting piece in said cutting slot while maintaining alignment of said cutting piece.

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