Implant inserter having a laterally-extending dovetail engagement feature
US10369015B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 1, 2012 |
| Grant date | Aug 6, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 1, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2002/4687
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A spinal implant inserter having a) an outer sleeve having a bore, and b) a forked inner shaft having a proximal rod and a pair of distal tynes extending therefrom, each distal tyne comprising an engagement feature having a laterally-extending dovetail feature. An assembly comprising the implant inserter and an implant having a pair of mating dovetail features.
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