Patent ID: 8114162
Filing Date: 2012-02-14
Classification: A61F

Abstract:
1. An implant dimensioned for insertion at least partially between adjacent first and second vertebral bodies comprising: an implant region dimensioned to be inserted at least partially within the disc space, comprising first and second lateral sides, a leading end, a trailing end, and opposing superior and inferior surfaces at least partially engaging the surfaces of the adjacent vertebral bodies from within the disc space, the trailing end comprising a superior supplemental fixation aperture and an inferior supplemental fixation aperture, each dimensioned to receive a fixation element; a first flange region extending superiorly from the trailing end of the implant and dimensioned to engage at least a portion of the first vertebral body, the first flange region including a first fixation aperture dimensioned to receive a fixation element; and a second flange region diametrically opposed from the first flange region and extending inferiorly from the trailing end of the implant and dimensioned to engage at least a portion of the second vertebral body, the second flange region including a second fixation aperture dimensioned to receive a fixation element; wherein the superior supplemental fixation aperture is positioned at a predetermined angle to effect insertion of a fixation element at least partially through the intervertebral disc space into the second vertebral body and the inferior supplemental fixation aperture is positioned at a predetermined angle to effect insertion of a fixation element at least partially through the intervertebral disc space into the first vertebral body.