Surgically implantable device for spinal columns
CA 1319059 C · Owner: Heinig, Charles F. · Inventors: Heinig, Charles F.; Weinstein, James N.; Asher, Marc A.
Overview
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A surgically implantable device for maintaining the relative positions of spinal bodies of a spinal column. The device comprises a plate portion for connection with a first spinal body. The plate portion has a first major side surface for facing the first spinal body and a second major side surface. The plate portion has an opening which extends through the first and second major side surfaces for receiving a fastener to connect the plate portion with the first spinal body. A rod portion is fixedly connected to the plate portion and extends therefrom. The rod portion is bendable to conform to a desired spinal curvature. The rod portion has a part for connection with a second spinal body.
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- Granted June 15, 1993. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended June 15, 2010.
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