Medical implant delivery system and method and an implant having a detachable marking section
US11160628B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 24, 2019 |
| Grant date | Nov 2, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 24, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65B55/02
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Embodiments of the invention are directed to a caddy configured to receive medical implants coupled to respective holders. The medical implants and holders may be oriented and/or located in the caddy based on one or more of size, shape, and other configuration of the medical implants and holders and the openings in the caddy through which the medical implants are received. Another embodiment of the invention includes a medical implant having an implant body portion and a detachable marking portion that is connected to the implant body portion by a frangible region structured to provide selective separation of the implant body portion from the detachable marking portion upon application of a force or torque to the implant body portion, and the detachable marking portion including one or more markings that correspond to identifying information associated with features or characteristics of the implant body portion.
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