Method of placing a bone implant in an operative position with respect to a bone part
US11324539B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 15, 2020 |
| Grant date | May 10, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 3, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2/4603
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The combination of: a) a bone implant having a body with a first portion that overlies an outer bone surface and first and second projections; and b) a bone implant handling instrument comprising: a guide assembly; and an implant advancing assembly. With a part of the bone implant handling instrument bearing against at least one bone part, the bone implant can be guided by the instrument in substantially a straight line in a first direction, while being maintained in substantially a same orientation with respect to the straight line, between a starting position and one operative position. The implant advancing assembly has at least one part that is movable against the bone implant to advance it into the operative position wherein the first and second projections are advanced into one or more bone parts and the first portion of the body overlies an outer bone surface. A method of placing the bone implant is also provided.
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