Patent ID: 8118872
Filing Date: 2012-02-21
Classification: A61F

Abstract:
1. A system for replacing a natural nuclear disc in an intervertebral space, the system comprising: a spinal device configured for placement in the intervertebral space; an insertion tool configured for holding the spinal device while the spinal device is inserted into the intervertebral space; a gripping member of the insertion tool having an end configured for adjustably holding the spinal device within the intervertebral space; a steering actuator of the insertion tool being operably connected to the spinal device and being configured for pivoting the adjustably held spinal device within the intervertebral space and for being controlled remotely from the intervertebral space; wherein the gripping member and the steering actuator have portions selectively opposed to each other and being configured for alternatively engaging the spinal device; and wherein the spinal device has a body and a link pivotally mounted on the body and having a selectively free end, and wherein the selectively opposed portions are configured for receiving the free end of the link.