Surgical insertion instruments
US11173046B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 1, 2019 |
| Grant date | Nov 16, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 17, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2002/4629
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A surgical instrument includes a shaft having a distal end connectable with an implant, and a handle connected to a proximal end of the shaft. The instrument defines an internal fluid channel through which a fluid can be passed. A kit includes the instrument and a spinal implant that is expandable through the introduction of the fluid therein. A method of using the instrument includes passing a fluid through an internal fluid channel defined by the instrument and toward the implant.
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