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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 29, 2013
Filed:
Jan. 14, 2008
Justin Coppes, Downingtown, PA (US);
Jeffrey Walker, West Chester, PA (US);
David Nichols, West Chester, PA (US);
Curtis Compton, Dowingtown, PA (US);
Vincent Mandes, Horsham, PA (US);
Justin Coppes, Downingtown, PA (US);
Jeffrey Walker, West Chester, PA (US);
David Nichols, West Chester, PA (US);
Curtis Compton, Dowingtown, PA (US);
Vincent Mandes, Horsham, PA (US);
DePuy Synthes Products, LLC, Raynham, MA (US);
Abstract
An intervertebral implant component includes an inlay which fits into an endplate, where the inlay is prevented from moving relative to the endplate. Various embodiments of locking mechanisms for preventing movement are disclosed. In some preferred embodiments, a surgeon is able to see that the locking mechanism is properly engaged.