Patent ID: 6524318
Filing Date: 2003-02-25
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
A kit for placement of a spinal implant between opposing vertebral bodies, the kit comprising:(a) a first guide for preparing a spinal fusion implant site between said opposing vertebral bodies, said first guide comprising: a first ring wall, said first ring wall having a first end, a second end and a first internal ring wall forming a first lumen having a first lumen diameter; said first ring wall having a first ring wall length extending from said first end to said second end of said first ring wall; said guide having an aspect ratio of about 0.5:1 to 3:1; a first projection extending from said first end of said first ring wall, said projection configured to maintain a desired spacing between the opposing vertebral bodies; (b) a removable handle adapted to be mounted to said first ring wall; and (c) a guide starter, said guide starter comprising: a first guide end, said first guide end having a first guide diameter sized for insertion within said first lumen diameter and a second guide diameter which is greater than said first guide diameter.