Patent ID: 9226833
Filing Date: 2016-01-05
CPC Classification: A61F

Claim Text:
1. A spinal implant, comprising: a first sidewall; a second sidewall opposite from the first sidewall; a first frictional surface configured for engaging a first vertebra; a second frictional surface configured for engaging a second vertebra adjacent to the first vertebra; a first end wall joining the first sidewall and the second sidewall at a first end of the spinal implant; a second end wall joining the first sidewall and the second sidewall at a second end of the spinal implant opposite from the first end; and a retention structure positioned within the second end wall; wherein the second end wall comprises a recess formed by a first wall portion and a second wall portion arranged at an angle to one another to form a fish-tailed structure, and wherein the fish-tailed structure defines the recess between the first wall portion and the second wall portion; wherein the retention structure is positioned within the fish-tailed structure such that the retention structure does not extend beyond the fish-tailed structure; and wherein the retention structure is configured to engage a surgical implantation device.