Patent ID: 8986386
Filing Date: 2015-03-24
Classification: A61B,A61F

Abstract:
1. A vertebral expandable implant, comprising: first and second bearing surfaces intended to evenly move away from one another according to a plane of expansion during expansion of the implant; at least first and second opposed ends of the implant associated with each of the bearing surfaces; and a retaining element for retaining the implant in an expanded configuration, at least one support extending linearly between one of the at least first and second opposed ends of the implant and an underneath side of one of the first and second bearing surfaces, wherein: the retaining element comprises a deformable portion, a first end associated with the first end of the implant and a second end associated with the second end of the implant, a first engagement element provided proximate the second end of the retaining element for engagement with a second engagement element provided on the second end of the implant, and engagement between the first and second engagement element and deformation of the deformable portion of the retaining element substantially prevents the second end of the implant from moving away from the first end of the implant.