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Surgical instrument and method

US10285740B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.

Inventors

Jason M. May · Bayshore Commons, US
William Alan Rezach · Covington, US
Rodney Ray Ballard · Lakeland, US

Key dates

Filing date	Mar 11, 2015
Grant date	May 14, 2019
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jan 20, 2036

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B17/1637
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A surgical instrument having a first member engageable with a first end of a fastener having a second end configured to penetrate tissue. A second member includes an expandable member configured for engaging the first end. Systems and methods are disclosed.

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