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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 09, 2013
Filed:
Jan. 16, 2008
Jeffrey Tyber, Bethlehem, PA (US);
Jeffrey Kozak, Houston, TX (US);
Robert Narotzky, Casper, WY (US);
Jeffrey Tyber, Bethlehem, PA (US);
Jeffrey Kozak, Houston, TX (US);
Robert Narotzky, Casper, WY (US);
Aesculap Implant Systems, LLC, Center Valley, PA (US);
Abstract
An intervertebral implant includes a body having an upper surface, a lower surface and a transverse fastener hole. The body includes a dynamic fixation mechanism for seating a fastener in the fastener hole and translating the fastener relative to the implant to accommodate subsidence of the implant. In one embodiment, an implant includes a transverse slot with an elongated seat for translating a seated fastener relative to the implant. In another embodiment, an implant includes a displaceable sliding member for translating a fastener relative to the implant.