Patent ID: 8685100

Claim:
An intervertebral disc prosthesis insertion assembly comprising: an insertion adapter disposed in sterile packaging and comprising an operationally releasable coupler for a demountable insertion tool body, an intervertebral disc prosthesis configured to be releasably retained by the insertion adapter, at least two component parts configured to be releasably tightened around at least part of the prosthesis, and at least one retainer that engages a recess or a post of the intervertebral disc prosthesis; and an insertion tool disposed in sterile packaging and comprising a demountable insertion tool body configured for releasable mounting of the coupler, and an insertion actuator having a rod with a threaded end configured for rotation in a threaded hole of the insertion adaptor to draw the prosthesis insertion assembly within and retain the prosthesis insertion assembly in the insertion tool.