Configurable Intervertebral Implant

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a surgical device, such as a surgical implant, which may be used in several types of procedures. More specifically, the present disclosure relates to implants for use in an anterior, posterior, posterior lateral or direct lateral approach to the disc space. The surgical device may be manipulated in various manners to accommodate delivery through a minimally invasive portal in one configuration and adjusted to a second configuration once placed in the intervertebral space. A delivery system for placing the surgical device in a body is also disclosed.

1 . A spinal implant adapted for insertion in a space between adjacent vertebrae, comprising:
 a primary module;   a first adjustable armature and a second adjustable armature each interconnected to the primary module, the first and second adjustable armatures each associated with a bore through the primary module and each including a proximal end with a proximal module and a distal end with a distal module;   wherein the first and second adjustable armatures are configured to move in relation to the primary module to change positions of the proximal and distal modules; and   wherein the proximal modules are positioned on a first side of the primary module and the distal modules are positioned on a second side of the primary module, opposite to the first side of the primary module.   
     
     
         2 . The spinal implant of  claim 1 , wherein the first and second armatures are formed of a flexible material. 
     
     
         3 . The spinal implant of  claim 1 , wherein the first and second armatures are formed of a shape memory material. 
     
     
         4 . The spinal implant of  claim 1 , wherein at least one of the first and second armatures is substantially linear. 
     
     
         5 . The spinal implant of  claim 1 , wherein at least one of the first and second armatures has a generally arcuate shape. 
     
     
         6 . The spinal implant of  claim 1 , wherein at least a portion of each of the distal modules is thinner than the primary module. 
     
     
         7 . The spinal implant of  claim 1 , further comprising a void in the primary module, wherein the void is adapted to receive implant material. 
     
     
         8 . The spinal implant of  claim 1 , wherein each of the proximal and distal modules are selectively connectable to the respective first and second adjustable armatures. 
     
     
         9 . The spinal implant of  claim 1 , wherein the bores through the primary module are cylindrical. 
     
     
         10 . The spinal implant of  claim 1 , further comprising a locking mechanism to maintain the first and second adjustable armatures in a desired position. 
     
     
         11 . The spinal implant of  claim 10 , wherein the implant comprises an aperture located in the primary module and adjacent at least one of the first and second adjustable armatures, and wherein the aperture is adapted to receive a threaded fixture that can be rotated to apply a force to the at least one of the first and second adjustable armatures to prevent movement of the at least one adjustable armature relative to the primary module. 
     
     
         12 . The spinal implant of  claim 1 , wherein one or more of the proximal and distal modules comprise a tapered leading edge. 
     
     
         13 . The spinal implant of  claim 1 , wherein the implant has an initial or insertion configuration with a first width sized to be received between the adjacent vertebrae. 
     
     
         14 . The spinal implant of  claim 13 , wherein the implant has a second or deployed configuration with a second width that is greater than the first width.