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Vertebral fusion device and method for using same

  • US 7,655,010 B2
  • Filed: 09/30/2003
  • Issued: 02/02/2010
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/30/2003
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An intervertebral fusion device, comprising:

  • (a) a body having a proximal portion along a major axis of the body and a distal portion along the major axis and wherein the body defines a conduit substantially parallel to the major axis, said conduit extending throughout the body; and

    (b) a support at the distal portion that is configured to support vertebrae in a distracted position while the vertebrae fuse and wherein the support includes a conduit in fluid communication with the conduit defined by the body and having at least one outlet on a surface of the support,wherein the distal portion of the body is configured to selectively engage the support and at least a portion of the body or the support has a height distinct from a width taken along a cross-section of the portion of the body or support perpendicular to the major axis, whereby the portion of the body or support can distract vertebrae, between which the portion of the body or the support has been placed, by rotation of the body or the support about the major axis.

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