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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 11, 2017
Filed:
Aug. 10, 2010
Hyun Bae, Santa Monica, CA (US);
Nicholas Slater, Chandler, AZ (US);
Joshua A. Butters, Chandler, AZ (US);
Daniel F. Justin, Orlando, FL (US);
Dylan Hushka, Chandler, AZ (US);
Rick Delamarter, Los Angeles, CA (US);
Hyun Bae, Santa Monica, CA (US);
Nicholas Slater, Chandler, AZ (US);
Joshua A. Butters, Chandler, AZ (US);
Daniel F. Justin, Orlando, FL (US);
Dylan Hushka, Chandler, AZ (US);
Rick Delamarter, Los Angeles, CA (US);
Howmedica Osteonics Corp., Mahwah, NJ (US);
Abstract
A surgical instrument and method for inserting a spinal implant in the intervertebral disc space between two adjacent vertebrae and an anchor engageable with the implant and an adjacent vertebra are provided. The instrument includes an inserter having an engagement portion including a distal engagement surface for interfacing with the implant and a handle portion. The engagement portion includes a track for slidably translating the anchor toward the engagement surface. A kit is provided including the inserter and a tamp to force the anchor into engagement with the implant and the adjacent vertebra. The kit may also include a cutter for piercing the adjacent vertebra.