Patent ID: 8992618
Filing Date: 2015-03-31
Classification: A61F

Abstract:
1. An intervertebral implant system comprising: an intervertebral implant for implantation between an upper vertebra and a lower vertebra; a volume of flowable osteocementum; and an insertion tool for conveying the flowable osteocementum to the intervertebral implant; wherein the implant includes: a cavity defined by a body having a first end for engaging the insertion tool, the first end having an inlet opening for receiving the flowable osteocementum; a top surface for contacting at least a portion of the upper vertebra; a bottom surface for contacting at least a portion of the lower vertebra; a second end opposite the first end; a first lateral side being substantially straight and having a first length and at least one outlet, the at least one outlet having a combined cross-sectional area A1; a second lateral side being substantially straight and having a second length and at least one outlet, the at least one outlet of the second side having a combined cross-sectional area A2; wherein the first length is substantially the same as the second length and A1 is not equal to A2 thereby providing that the flowable osteocementum emerges asymmetrically, and wherein the second end is dosed so that the flowable osteocementum cannot emerge therefrom.