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Fusion implant device and method of use
Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic Inc
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Filing: 2000-04-03
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Granted: 2001-11-13
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Expires: 2020-04-03
Abstract
Abstract An intervertebral prosthesis includes a bone graft implant member dimensioned for insertion within an intervertebral space defined between adjacent vertebrae and having at least first and second longitudinal sections with respective first and second cross-sectional dimensions. The first cross-sectional dimension of the first implant section is greater than the second cross-section dimension of the second implant section to define a stepped region having a retaining surface. Consequently, upon insertion of the implant member within a generally correspondingly dimensioned receiving bed formed within the adjacent vertebrae, the retaining surface facilitates securement therewithin by corresponding engagement with surfaces of the receiving bed. A method for fusion of adjacent vertebrae utilizing the prosthesis is also disclosed.
Inventors
- 👤 Nelson Scarborough
- 👤 John W. Morris
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 16:18
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B17/16; A61B17/1662; A61B17/1671; A61B17/1637; A61F; A61F2/00; A61F2/02; A61F2/28; A61F2/30; A61F2/44; A61F2/4455; A61F2/446; A61F2/46; A61F2/4644; A61B17/02; A61B17/025; A61B2017/0256; A61F2002/2817; A61F2002/2835; A61F2002/30001; A61F2002/30108; A61F2002/30199; A61F2002/30224; A61F2002/30233; A61F2002/30261; A61F2002/30266; A61F2002/30316; A61F2002/30535; A61F2002/30593; A61F2/30767; A61F2/30771; A61F2002/30772; A61F2002/30784; A61F2002/30785; A61F2002/30787; A61F2002/3082; A61F2002/30827; A61F2002/30828; A61F2002/448; A61F2230/00; A61F2230/0063; A61F2230/0069; A61F2230/0082; A61F2310/00; A61F2310/00005; A61F2310/00011; A61F2310/00017; A61F2310/00023; A61F2310/00179; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S606/00; Y10S606/907; Y10S606/909; Y10S606/91; Y10S606/913
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 19
Claim 1
Independent Claim
149 words
An intervertebral prosthesis comprising an implant member formed of bone dimensioned for insertion within a receiving bed formed in opposed faces of adjacent vertebrae, said implant member having a leading end and a trailing end and defining a longitudinal axis, said implant member having a non-threaded outer surface and at least first and second longitudinal sections with respective first and second cross-sectional dimensions, one of said longitudinal sections defining the leading end of said implant member and the other of said longitudinal sections defining the trailing end of said implant member, said first cross-sectional dimension being greater than said second cross-sectional dimension to define a retaining surface of said implant member, said retaining surface being positioned, dimensioned and configured such that upon insertion of said implant member into the receiving bed between the vertebrae, said retaining surface facilitates securement therewithin by corresponding engagement with surfaces of the adjacent vertebrae.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
149 words
An intervertebral prosthesis comprising an implant member formed of bone dimensioned for insertion within a receiving bed formed in opposed faces of adjacent vertebrae, said implant member having a leading end and a trailing end and defining a longitudinal axis, said implant member having a non-threaded outer surface and at least first and second longitudinal sections with respective first and second cross-sectional dimensions, one of said longitudinal sections defining the leading end of said implant member and the other of said longitudinal sections defining the trailing end of said implant member, said first cross-sectional dimension being greater than said second cross-sectional dimension to define a retaining surface of said implant member, said retaining surface being positioned, dimensioned and configured such that upon insertion of said implant member into the receiving bed between the vertebrae, said retaining surface facilitates securement therewithin by corresponding engagement with surfaces of the adjacent vertebrae.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
The intervertebral prosthesis according to claim 1 wherein said implant member is generally circular in cross-section.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
The intervertebral prosthesis according to claim 2 wherein said second longitudinal section defines a diameter ranging from about 50% to about 95% the diameter defined by said first longitudinal section.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
The intervertebral prosthesis according to claim 1 wherein the implant member defines a single stepped region.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
15 words
The intervertebral prosthesis according to claim 1 wherein said implant member includes multiple stepped regions.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
17 words
The intervertebral prosthesis according to claim 1 wherein said implant member comprises cancellous bone or cortical bone.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
112 words
An intervertebral prosthesis comprising an implant member of monolithic construction formed of biocompatible material and being dimensioned for positioning in a receiving bed formed in opposed faces of adjacent vertebrae, said implant member including a non-threaded outer surface and first and second generally cylindrical sections, the first cylindrical section defining a diameter greater than a diameter defined by the second cylindrical section, the juncture of said first and second cylindrical sections defining a retaining ledge, the retaining ledge being positioned, dimensioned and configured such that upon insertion of said implant member between the adjacent vertebrae, the retaining ledge prevents movement of the implant member relative to the vertebrae thereby facilitating retainment therein.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
112 words
An intervertebral prosthesis comprising an implant member of monolithic construction formed of biocompatible material and being dimensioned for positioning in a receiving bed formed in opposed faces of adjacent vertebrae, said implant member including a non-threaded outer surface and first and second generally cylindrical sections, the first cylindrical section defining a diameter greater than a diameter defined by the second cylindrical section, the juncture of said first and second cylindrical sections defining a retaining ledge, the retaining ledge being positioned, dimensioned and configured such that upon insertion of said implant member between the adjacent vertebrae, the retaining ledge prevents movement of the implant member relative to the vertebrae thereby facilitating retainment therein.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
25 words
The intervertebral prosthesis according to claim 7 wherein said first and second cylindrical sections are concentrically arranged about a longitudinal axis of said implant member.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
25 words
The intervertebral prosthesis according to claim 7 wherein said implant member defines anterior and posterior ends, said first cylindrical section disposed adjacent said anterior end.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
14 words
The intervertebral prosthesis according to claim 7 wherein said implant member comprises cortical bone.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
14 words
The intervertebral prosthesis according to claim 7 wherein said implant member comprises cancellous bone.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
96 words
A vertebral interbody fusion device comprising a graft implant member formed of bone and being of monolithic construction, the implant member being dimensioned to span an intervertebral space between adjacent vertebrae, said implant member having a non-threaded outer surface and first and second longitudinal generally cylindrical sections, with respective first and second cross-sectional dimensions, the juncture of said first and second longitudinal sections defining a retaining surface, said retaining surface being positioned, dimensioned and configured to facilitate retention of said implant member within said intervertebral space through cooperative engagement with corresponding surfaces of the adjacent vertebrae.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
96 words
A vertebral interbody fusion device comprising a graft implant member formed of bone and being of monolithic construction, the implant member being dimensioned to span an intervertebral space between adjacent vertebrae, said implant member having a non-threaded outer surface and first and second longitudinal generally cylindrical sections, with respective first and second cross-sectional dimensions, the juncture of said first and second longitudinal sections defining a retaining surface, said retaining surface being positioned, dimensioned and configured to facilitate retention of said implant member within said intervertebral space through cooperative engagement with corresponding surfaces of the adjacent vertebrae.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
19 words
An intervertebral prosthesis according to claim 1 , further including an internal bore dimensioned to receive bone inducing substances.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
24 words
An intervertebral implant according to claim 3 , wherein the non-threaded outer surface includes at least one opening which communicates with the internal bore.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
19 words
An intervertebral prosthesis according to claim 7 , further including an internal bore dimensioned to receive bone inducing substances.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
24 words
An intervertebral implant according to claim 15 , wherein the non-threaded outer surface includes at least one opening which communicates with the internal bore.
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