Lateral mass fixation system
US10201375B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 27, 2015 |
| Grant date | Feb 12, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 27, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/7064
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A device for accessing and guiding at least one fixation device to a spine may include a distal portion configured to fit in a facet of the spine and a proximal portion extending from the distal portion. The proximal portion may be detachable from the distal portion and may be hollow or solid. A system for accessing and guiding at least one fixation device to a spine may include a distal portion configured to fit in a facet of the spine, a proximal portion extending from the distal portion, and a slidable guide device for sliding over the facet guide device to guide at least one instrument to the spine.
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