Sterilization tray for holding implant insertion device for attachment to implantable device and related devices
US10945804B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 31, 2017 |
| Grant date | Mar 16, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 25, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L2202/24
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus including a sterilizable tray having a base and at least one fixture connected to the tray adapted for removably securing an implant insertion device to the tray. The tray can be free of a first wall portion for permitting the proximal end of an implantable device to axially align with the end of the implant insertion device for coupling to the implant insertion device and can be free of a second wall portion for permitting a tool to axially align with the end of the implant insertion device so as to threadedly couple the implant insertion device to the implantable device. Related methods and apparatus are provided.
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