Articulating tool for endoscopic placement of fasteners
US11259855B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 6, 2020 |
| Grant date | Mar 1, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 6, 2040 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/0648
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Various articulating tools for endoscopic placement of fasteners are disclosed. The tool can comprise a multi-angle articulating screwdriver. The tool can have an elongate shaft with an articulating driver head at a distal end. The tool can rotate the articulating driver head to drive fasteners, such as screws, to a surgical site. The articulating driver head can articulate with respect to a longitudinal axis of the elongate shaft to enable the fastener to be driven at various angle. The tool can be coupled to a powered handpiece power and can transmit torque from the handpiece to the driver head.
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