Surgical instrument for implant insertion
US10779959B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 1, 2018 |
| Grant date | Sep 22, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 8, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2002/4627
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention provides an orthopedic surgical tool for moving an implant to a surgical sight and installing the implant. The tool allows the surgeon the ability to navigate the implant through a surgical tube, then rotate the implant after reaching the sight and effect installation of the implant, and then effect its release from the tool. The implant can be rotated at any time during its installation within the constraints of other surgical devices.
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