Spinal fixation system and kit
Grant
US12575939B2
Kind: B2
Mar 17, 2026
Assignee
Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
Inventors
Brett Freedman, Kendall Dennis
Abstract
A spinal fixation system includes an expandable disc replacement body and an angle-setting disc replacement holder; The expandable disc replacement body includes a first wall, a second wall, and a hinge connecting the first wall and the second wall. An insertion instrument may be used to implant the expandable disc replacement body into a subject. The disc replacement holder is positioned between the first wall and the second wall, and an angle and/or height between the first wall and the second wall can be varied by adjustment of the disc replacement holder and locked into place using locking mechanisms.
CPC Classifications
A61F 2/442
A61F 2/4455
A61F 2/447
A61F 2/4601
A61F 2/4611
A61F 2002/30266
A61F 2002/30471
A61F 2002/30624
A61F 2002/30476
A61F 2002/30482
A61F 2002/30507
A61F 2002/30522
A61F 2002/30528
A61F 2002/30538
A61F 2002/30537
Filing Date
2020-09-15
Application No.
17761071
Claims
16