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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 24, 2015
Filed:
Dec. 10, 2012
Applicants:
Charles Gordon, Tyler, TX (US);
Marc C. Yap, Carlsbad, CA (US);
Inventors:
Charles Gordon, Tyler, TX (US);
Marc C. Yap, Carlsbad, CA (US);
Assignee:
OsteoMed LLC, Addison, TX (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
A61B 17/70 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
A61B 17/7047 (2013.01); A61B 17/7062 (2013.01);
Abstract
Systems, methods, and kits incorporate a fusion member for vertebral processes. The fusion member may be unitary or modular. The fusion member comprises extensions configured to be crimped to vertebral processes. The extensions may comprise tabs configured to be deformed to further penetrate the vertebral processes. The tabs may also lock together modular components of the fusion member. The fusion member may comprise fasteners extending between the extensions. The fusion member may comprise a cage with a movable cover or a graft retention feature.