Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.

Matthew David Schultz

Jason A Edie

Lindsey Gardner Waugh

An implantable medical device may include an implant member having an aperture extending therethrough. An anchor member may be configured to extend through the aperture. A locking ring may be supplied to inhibit back-out of the anchor member.

Anchor member locking features

The present application is directed to self-locking surgical fasteners. The fastener generally includes a shaft section, a head section, and one or more locking members. The locking members may be located within the head section. A first portion of the locking members may extend beyond an outer surface of the head section, and a second portion of the locking members may extend into a hollow interior of the head section. A tool used to insert the fastener into the patient engages a receiver portion of the fastener. As the insertion tool engages the receiver, the tool may contact and exert a force on the locking member such that the first portion of the locking member may be retracted within the head section. Upon disengaging the insertion tool from the receiver, the locking member may return to the position extending outward beyond the outer surface of the head section.

Self-locking surgical fastener

A composite interbody spacer includes a first portion formed of a first material and a second portion formed of a second material.

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Memphis, TN, United States of America

Matthew David Schultz