Patent ID: 8382838
Filing Date: 2013-02-26
Classification: A61F

Abstract:
1. An intervertebral implant for implantation between upper and lower vertebrae, the implant having a central axis, the implant comprising: an upper closing plate having an external surface extending generally transversely to the central axis for contacting at least a portion of the upper vertebra; a lower closing plate having an external surface extending generally transversely to the central axis for contacting at least a portion of the lower vertebra; a top cover plate joined to the upper closing plate, the top cover plate including a top surface; a bottom cover plate joined to the lower closing plate, the bottom cover plate including a bottom surface; a central part located between the top and bottom cover plates; and a fiber system comprising at least one fiber wound around the central part and over the top surface of the top cover plate and the bottom surface of the bottom cover plate to join the fiber system to the cover plates, wherein the fiber system surrounds the central part.