Patent ID: 8480715
Filing Date: 2013-07-09
Classification: A61B,A61F

Abstract:
1. A method of forming a spinal implant comprising: inserting a first implant plate having a first spacer channel and a second implant plate having a second spacer channel in a space between adjacent vertebrae; distracting the first implant plate and second implant plate from an initial position to a second position with an insertion tool, wherein the insertion tool comprises a first arm and a second arm, wherein the first arm of the insertion tool couples to the first implant plate, and wherein the second arm of the insertion tool couples to the second implant plate; moving an end plate and spacer member coupled to the end plate along a portion of the insertion tool; inserting the spacer member in the first spacer channel of the first implant plate and the second spacer channel of the second implant plate; bringing the end plate in contact with the adjacent vertebrae, wherein the end plate is guided to the adjacent vertebrae by prongs of the first arm of the insertion tool coupled to the first implant plate and prongs of the second arm of the insertion tool coupled to the second implant plate; and fastening the end plate to the adjacent vertebrae.