Patent ID: 9675465
Date: 2017-06-13
CPC Classifications: A61F

Claim:
1. An intervertebral implant for implantation in an intervertebral space between adjacent vertebrae, the implant comprising: a spacer having a superior surface, an inferior surface, a proximal end, and a distal end, wherein the superior surface and the inferior surface each have a contact area configured to engage adjacent vertebrae, the spacer defining an opening extending from the superior surface to the inferior surface of the spacer, wherein the spacer is formed of a first spacer portion, a second spacer portion, and a connector connecting the first spacer portion to the second spacer portion, wherein the connector comprises a first tenon received in a first mortise of the first spacer portion and second tenon received in a second mortise of the second spacer portion; and an insert at least partially defining a fastener aperture sized and dimensioned for receiving a fastener, wherein the insert is coupled to the spacer such that at least a portion of the insert is received in a cutout in the spacer, wherein the insert comprises a head portion and an arm projecting therefrom, wherein the head portion defines the fastener aperture, wherein the arm rests against a portion of the spacer to form a half lap joint, and the half lap joint is secured with a pin, wherein the superior surface and the inferior surface are configured with a roughened or porous surface.