Surgical instrument and method
US11426215B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 23, 2020 |
| Grant date | Aug 30, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 24, 2040 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2002/4635
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A surgical instrument comprises a member being engageable to a spinal implant configured for connection to a bone fastener shaft. An actuator is connected to the member. A latch is connected to the actuator and the connection is configured to change between at least one non-locked orientation such that the actuator is movable relative to the member and a locked orientation such that the actuator is fixed relative to the member. Systems, spinal constructs, implants and methods are disclosed.
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