Spinal implant system and method
US11612419B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 24, 2020 |
| Grant date | Mar 28, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 21, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/3979
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method comprises the steps of: fixing a distal end of a first member of a surgical instrument with tissue, the surgical instrument including a second member having a longitudinal passageway configured for disposal of the first member and being connected with a navigation component such that the distal end is disposable with the passageway at a selected distance from the navigation component, the navigation component being positioned relative to a sensor to communicate a signal representative of an orientation of the first member; removing the second member from the first member; and connecting a third member with the first member along the orientation such that a distal end of the third member is fixed with the tissue. Systems, spinal implants, constructs and instruments are disclosed.
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