Spinal fixation system and related methods

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9913730
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15355953

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The present invention relates generally to medical devices and methods for use in spinal surgery. In particular, the disclosed devices relate to a spinal fixation system and an intervertebral spinal implant assembly sized and dimensioned for the lumbar spine implantable via an anterior or anterolateral approach. The devices include an implant, bone screws, and an improved locking mechanism to prevent the back out of screws.

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NUVASIVE INC7475 LUSK BOULEVARD SAN DIEGO CA 92121

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Donahoe, Ryan San Diego, US 31 625
Grant, Chad Escondido, US 10 117
Lovell, Nathan Oceanside, US 47 1567
Stein, Christopher Fallbrook, US 27 631

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