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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 25, 2011
Filed:
Nov. 10, 2004
Rolando Puno, Prospect, KY (US);
Michael O'brien, Pinecrest, FL (US);
William J. Albans, Cordova, TN (US);
Scott Gareiss, Cordova, TN (US);
Rolando Puno, Prospect, KY (US);
Michael O'Brien, Pinecrest, FL (US);
William J. Albans, Cordova, TN (US);
Scott Gareiss, Cordova, TN (US);
Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc., Warsaw, IN (US);
Abstract
An interbody spacer for insertion between vertebral members. The spacer includes a body having posterior and anterior sides, and inferior and superior faces. The spacer further includes a plurality of teeth to maintain the position of the spacer between the vertebral members. The teeth are aligned in a pattern and have a shape to allow insertion into the space between the vertebral members, and prevent or limit movement once the spacer is positioned in the space.