Patent ID: 9687360
Date: 2017-06-27
CPC Classifications: A61F

Claim:
1. An implantable spinal insert system, comprising: a one piece insert having a fixed geometric configuration including a top surface, a bottom surface, a convex first side, an opposite concave second side, a first curved end portion and an opposite second curved end portion, a pivot post extending between said top surface and said bottom surface and being located approximately centrally between said first curved end portion and said second curved end portion, and a slotted passageway between said top surface and said bottom surface extending through a portion of said concave second side, said slotted passageway communicating with and exposing said pivot post; and a surgical instrument comprising an elongate sleeve and an elongate arm, said elongate arm being releasably engaged to said pivot post through said slotted passageway, said instrument including a movable portion separate from said arm configured to engage a portion of said insert adjacent one of said first curved end portion and said second curved end portion, said movable portion being operable to cause pivotal motion of both said first curved end portion and said second curved end portion of said insert about said pivot post.