Patent attributes
An intervertebral implant assembly includes an implant member and a retention member. The implant member includes a body portion and an attaching portion. The body portion includes first and second surfaces adapted to engage first and second vertebral bodies, respectively. The attaching portion defines a first guide portion that leads into the first surface. The retention member is detachably coupled to the attaching portion of the implant member. In particular, the attaching portion of the implant member is at least partially disposed in the retention member. The retention member defines an access bore configured and dimensioned to receive a bone screw therein. The access bore is in communication with the first guide portion, whereby when the bone screw is inserted through the access bore the bone screw is directed to the first vertebral body through the first guide portion.
