Inserter and method for securing an implant to a spinal process with a flexible fastening system
US11896269B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 24, 2020 |
| Grant date | Feb 13, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 29, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/8869
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A surgical instrument includes a body, a securement arm, a clamp lock, and a tensioning assembly. The body defines a longitudinal axis and has proximal and distal portions. The distal portion defines a recess. The securement arm is coupled to the body and translatable along the body in a direction parallel to the longitudinal axis between first and second position. The clamp lock is pivotally coupled to the distal portion of the body. The clamp lock is pivotable between secured and unsecured configurations. The tensioning assembly translatable in a direction parallel to the longitudinal axis between proximal and distal position. The tensioning assembly configured to draw a flexible band to tension the flexible band about a bony element.
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