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Spinal fixation devices and methods of use

  • US 9,901,458 B1
  • Filed: 05/18/2017
  • Issued: 02/27/2018
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/23/2011
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An orthopedic device assembly configured for delivery of a first implantable device and a second implantable device to an intervertebral disc space, said intervertebral disc space disposed between a superior vertebral bone and an inferior vertebral bone, the orthopedic device assembly comprising:

  • said first implantable device comprising;

    (i) a first surface configured to abut said superior intervertebral bone, and (ii) a second surface configured to abut said inferior vertebral bone;

    said second implantable device being a separate component from the first implantable device and comprising at least one member having a first aperture configured to receive a fastener, said fastener configured to be advanced at least partially through said first aperture and into one of said superior vertebral bone or said inferior vertebral bone; and

    a non-implantable placement instrument comprising an intermediate segment, a proximal segment and a distal segment, said placement instrument extended along a longitudinal axis from a proximal end of said proximal segment to said distal segment;

    wherein;

    said proximal segment comprises a handle;

    said distal segment comprises a first surface configured to engage with said first implantable device; and

    said intermediate segment comprises a second surface configured to engage with said second implantable device; and

    wherein said non-implantable placement instrument is configured such that, as measured along said longitudinal axis, a distance between said first surface and said proximal end is greater than a distance between said second surface and said proximal end.

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