Patent ID: 7637952
Filing Date: 2009-12-29
Classification: A61B,A61F

Abstract:
1. An implant and instrument for surgical use, comprising: a modular implant, said modular implant comprising a first plate, a second plate, and a connector configured to connect the first plate to the second plate; and an instrument for implanting the modular implant to a disc space, said instrument comprising a spreader and a separator, wherein the spreader comprises a body with an opening, a first member holder extending from the opening, and a second member holder extending from the opening, wherein the first member holder of the spreader comprises a distal end and a proximal end, said distal end of said first member holder having a first sloped surface, wherein the second member holder of the spreader comprises a distal end and a proximal end, said distal end of said second member holder having a second sloped surface, wherein the separator comprises a distal end and a proximal end, said distal end of the separator comprising an arm, wherein the separator is insertable within the opening of the body for slidable translation between the first member holder and the second member holder, wherein the arm is configured to releasably engage the connector, and wherein when the first plate is slidably engaged to the first member holder and when the second plate is slidably engaged to the second member holder, the separator slidably translates in the opening of the spreader to deliver the connector to connect the first plate to the second plate.