Patent ID: 8470039
Filing Date: 2013-06-25
Classification: A61B,A61F

Abstract:
1. An implant for treating the spine, comprising: a stabilization plate comprising an access surface and a bone facing surface, an upper portion and a lower portion; a spacer integral with the stabilization plate at the bone facing surface; a first attachment lumen between the access surface and the bone facing surface of the stabilization plate, the first attachment lumen having a first attachment diameter adjacent to the access surface of the stabilization plate, a lumen surface and a second attachment diameter adjacent to the bone facing surface of the stabilization plate, a retaining channel along the lumen surface, a third attachment diameter about the retaining channel, and a fourth attachment diameter between the retaining channel and the bone facing surface, wherein the first attachment diameter is greater than the second attachment diameter; a deformable retaining ring at least partially located within the retaining channel; and a first attachment lumen insert comprising a hole extending through it having an inner insert diameter and an outer perimeter having an outer insert diameter, wherein at least a part of the outer insert diameter is congruent to the fourth attachment lumen diameter, and wherein a proximal surface of the first attachment lumen insert is located distal to a distal edge of the retaining channel toward the bone facing surface side of the stabilization plate.