Patent ID: 6113638
Filing Date: 2000-09-05
Classification: A61B,A61F,Y10S

Abstract:
An implantable device for insertion into an intradiscal section between adjacent vertebrae, the device comprising:an anchor plate comprising a plate member sized to be positioned within an intradiscal section between adjacent vertebra and a plurality of anchoring elements extending from a surface of the plate member, each anchoring element including a distal portion capable of being introduced into an end plate of one of the adjacent vertebrae; andan intradiscal component coupled to the anchor plate, the intradiscal component including a cage having a first side for positioning adjacent a first vertebra and a second side for positioning adjacent a second vertebra, the first side including a plurality of holes through which the anchoring elements on the anchor plate can be positioned, and the second side including at least one hollow bore.