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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 16, 2008
Filed:
Apr. 16, 2004
Mingyan Liu, Bourg-la-Reine, FR;
Philippe Bouquet, Lamorlaye, FR;
Hans-jorg Meisel, Berlin, DE;
Daniel Chopin, Groffliers, FR;
Mingyan Liu, Bourg-la-Reine, FR;
Philippe Bouquet, Lamorlaye, FR;
Hans-Jorg Meisel, Berlin, DE;
Daniel Chopin, Groffliers, FR;
Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc., Warsaw, IN (US);
Abstract
Tools and methods for spinal fusion are provided. The tool is configured to cut openings into first and second vertebrae to receive a spinal implant between the vertebrae. The tool includes a proximal handle connected to an elongate shaft that extends to a distal end. The distal end includes a first non-cutting portion through which the shaft extends, a cutting portion fixed to the shaft to rotate with rotation of the shaft, and a second non-cutting portion fixed to the cutting portion.