Retraction devices, systems, and methods for minimally invasive spinal surgery
US10258228B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 10, 2015 |
| Grant date | Apr 16, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 6, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/7082
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system for mounting a retractor tube to a spine without a guidewire is disclosed. The system includes an awl, a first dilator configured to be advanced over the awl, a retractor tube configured to be advanced over the first dilator, wherein an outer surface of the retractor tube defines a plurality of channels, and a plurality of pins adapted to be received within the plurality of channels, wherein the plurality of pins secure the retractor tube to the at least one vertebral body of the spine. A method for selectively mounting a retractor tube to a spine without a guidewire is also disclosed.
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