Surgical instruments and methods
US11096735B2 · kind B2 · utility
4Cited by
15References
16Claims
0Family size
Assignee
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 21, 2018 |
| Grant date | Aug 24, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 1, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2002/4627
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A surgical instrument for implanting a bone fastener is provided. The surgical instrument comprises an elongated body having a frangible region and a distal end adjacent to the frangible region. The distal end of the surgical instrument is configured to engage the bone fastener. The bone fastener is less frangible than the frangible region of the elongated body of the surgical instrument. Kits and methods are also disclosed.
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.