System and method for attaching a surgical instrument to a patient's bone
US10603094B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 31, 2015 |
| Grant date | Mar 31, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 2, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/033
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A surgical instrument system and method of use is disclosed. The system includes a bone fixation pin and a surgical instrument configured for use with the bone fixation pin. The surgical instrument includes a sheath extending over the distal end of an elongated shaft and a locking mechanism operable to permit selectively movement of the elongated shaft along the longitudinal axis relative to the sheath.
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