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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 16, 2019
Filed:
Aug. 15, 2015
Ldr Medical, Rosières Près Troyes, FR;
Will Stewart, Cedar Park, TX (US);
Guillaume Quetier, Austin, TX (US);
James Burrows, Marble Falls, TX (US);
LDR Medical, Rosieres Pres Troyes, FR;
Abstract
Various devices, methods, and systems to implant and secure a fusion cage or intervertebral prosthesis during treatment of spinal injury or disease are provided. In various embodiments, such devices may comprise an instrument assembly having a body comprising a head, a shaft, and a handle; an insertion stop; and an intervertebral device retainer. Various embodiments also may comprise an impactor assembly comprising a housing; a bit comprising a head, a shaft, and a coupler; a transmission comprising a housing, a cam, a cam follower, a collet, and a driveshaft; and the motor. In various embodiments, the impactor assembly may be deployed with adjustments for the frequency, displacement, and force of impulses delivered to an anchor for the intervertebral device.