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Implant for insertion between spinal column vertebrae
Assignee: Aesculap AG
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Filing: 2000-07-20
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Granted: 2003-05-13
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Expires: 2020-07-20
Abstract
Abstract An implant for insertion between vertebrae of the verterbral column having a substantially rectangular or trapezoidal cross-section and covering faces adapted to face the adjacent vertebrae which are porous and/or designed with a profile. The implant has such a width that it substantially covers at the maximum the rear half of the vertebrae facing the spinous process, preferably at the maximum the rear third of the vertebrae facing the spinous process, and such a length that it substantially covers the rear region of the vertebrae. The limiting surface of the implant facing the inside of the vertebrae and extending in the direction of the adjacent vertebrae is convex. This enables an adequate and reliable supporting function to be achieved with only one implant and can easily be inserted sideways from behind.
Inventors
- 👤 Franz Konstantin Fuss
- 👤 Ronald J. Sabitzer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 13:43
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F2/00; A61F2/02; A61F2/30; A61F2/44; A61F2/4455; A61F2/4465; A61F2/30767; A61F2/442; A61F2/46; A61F2/4601; A61F2/4603; A61F2/4611; A61F2/28; A61F2002/2835; A61F2002/30001; A61F2002/30108; A61F2002/3011; A61F2002/30112; A61F2002/3013; A61F2002/30133; A61F2002/30138; A61F2002/30153; A61F2002/30158; A61F2002/30316; A61F2002/30535; A61F2002/30593; A61F2/30771; A61F2002/30772; A61F2002/30774; A61F2002/30777; A61F2002/30784; A61F2002/30785; A61F2002/30787; A61F2002/30789; A61F2002/3082; A61F2002/30827; A61F2002/30838; A61F2002/30841; A61F2002/30845; A61F2002/30878; A61F2002/30879; A61F2002/30891; A61F2002/30892; A61F2002/30906; A61F2002/4635; A61F2230/00; A61F2230/0002; A61F2230/0004; A61F2230/001; A61F2230/0015; A61F2230/0017; A61F2230/0019; A61F2230/0026; A61F2310/00; A61F2310/00005; A61F2310/00011; A61F2310/00023
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 23
Claim 1
Independent Claim
182 words
An implant for insertion between the vertebrae of a spinal column, wherein: surfaces of a substantially rectangular or trapezoidal-section implant adapted to face adjacent vertebrae are porous and/or are provided with a profiled structure, a breadth of the implant is adapted to cover at most a rearward half of the vertebra facing the spinous process, a length of the implant is adapted to essentially overlap the rearward region of the vertebra, a first boundary face of the implant adapted to face the interior of the vertebra and extend towards the adjacent vertebrae is curved convexly over at least a portion of a wall of said first boundary face, a second boundary face of the implant adapted to face the spinous process is curved concavely, said second boundary face being free of break-throughs, the first boundary face comprises at least one depression which extends into, but not through, said wall of said first boundary face, and two borings extending through the implant, wherein each boring runs from respective outer faces of said implant into said depression in a central portion of the implant.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
182 words
An implant for insertion between the vertebrae of a spinal column, wherein: surfaces of a substantially rectangular or trapezoidal-section implant adapted to face adjacent vertebrae are porous and/or are provided with a profiled structure, a breadth of the implant is adapted to cover at most a rearward half of the vertebra facing the spinous process, a length of the implant is adapted to essentially overlap the rearward region of the vertebra, a first boundary face of the implant adapted to face the interior of the vertebra and extend towards the adjacent vertebrae is curved convexly over at least a portion of a wall of said first boundary face, a second boundary face of the implant adapted to face the spinous process is curved concavely, said second boundary face being free of break-throughs, the first boundary face comprises at least one depression which extends into, but not through, said wall of said first boundary face, and two borings extending through the implant, wherein each boring runs from respective outer faces of said implant into said depression in a central portion of the implant.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
An implant in accordance with claim 1 , wherein outer faces of the implant adapted to face laminae are rounded.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
An implant in accordance with claim 1 , wherein a respective opening is provided in outer faces of the implant adapted to face the laminae.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
13 words
An implant in accordance with claim 3 , wherein the opening is closable.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
33 words
An implant in accordance with claim 1 , wherein at least one opening is provided, said opening commencing from at least one outer face and ending in the convexly curved first boundary face.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
23 words
An implant in accordance with claim 5 , wherein the opening extends at an angle to a longitudinal axis of the or, implant.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
21 words
An implant in accordance with claim 5 , wherein the opening widens out conically towards the convexly curved first boundary face.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
26 words
An implant in accordance with claim 1 , wherein cover surfaces of the implant adapted to rest on the adjacent vertebrae include an acute angle therebetween.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
22 words
An implant in accordance with claim 8 , wherein the angle included between the cover surfaces is no greater than about 15°.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
21 words
An implant in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the profiled structure is formed by a plurality of elevations and depressions.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
19 words
An implant in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the porous surface is formed by sandblasting or vacuum deposition.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
19 words
An implant in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the depression is adapted to extend towards the adjacent vertebrae.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
20 words
An implant in accordance with claim 12 , wherein the depression is located in a central portion of the implant.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
32 words
An implant in accordance with claim 14 , wherein the thickness of the implant in the central portion thereof is less than that of outer sections adjoined thereto due to the depression.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
20 words
An implant in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the depression is located in a central portion of the implant.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
33 words
An implant in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the thickness of the implant in a central section thereof is less than that of the outer sections adjoined thereto due to the depression.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
27 words
An implant in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the implant is constructed symmetrically relative to a center plane perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the implant.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
19 words
An implant in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the profiled structure is formed by a plurality of ribs.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
19 words
An implant in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the depression extends over the entire height of the implant.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
30 words
An implant in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the depression is formed by a concave central portion of the first boundary face, which central portion has an arc-shaped contour.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
33 words
An implant in accordance with claim 20 , wherein side portions of the first boundary face, which side portions adjoin the central portion, run in an arc-shaped manner continuously into said central portion.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
23 words
An implant in accordance with claim 21 , wherein the side portions extend substantially parallel to side portions of the second boundary face.
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