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Spinal implant system and method

US11826086B2 · kind B2 · utility

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20Claims

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Assignee

Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.

Inventors

Mark R. Grizzard · Munford, US
Julien J. Prevost · Memphis, US
John A. Elliot · Cordova, US
Michael C. Vincent · Memphis, US

Key dates

Filing date	Feb 1, 2021
Grant date	Nov 28, 2023
Priority date	—
Expiry date	May 14, 2042

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B17/1671
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A delivery system includes a first instrument having an outer sleeve defining a passageway. The first instrument includes an inner sleeve having a first end disposed in the passageway and a second end including a first mating element. The inner sleeve defines a channel. A second instrument includes a hollow shaft disposed in the channel and a handle coupled to the shaft. The handle includes a body and a second mating element extending from the body. The second mating element is configured to engage the first mating element to secure the second instrument to the first instrument. Methods are disclosed.

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