Patent ID: 7951202
Filing Date: 2011-05-31
Classification: A61B,A61F

Abstract:
1. An assembly, comprising: an intervertebral spacer dimensioned to fit between two vertebrae, the intervertebral spacer having a spacer body having a leading end, a trailing end, and first and second sides extending between the leading and trailing ends, the spacer body having an upper surface with a first linear groove and a lower surface with a second linear groove, the first and second linear grooves extending in a first direction, the upper and lower surfaces being convexly curved along a plane extending between the leading and trailing ends and along a plane extending between the first and second sides; and an insertion tool for inserting the intervertebral spacer into an intervertebral space, the insertion tool including: wherein the upper and lower arms can be moved in the first direction with respect to the bracing rod and intervertebral spacer.