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Tritanium AL implants and instrumentation

US11969357B2 · kind B2 · utility

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13Claims

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Assignee

K2M, Inc. · US

Inventors

Christian Karl Schultz · Hoboken, US
Bryan D. Milz · Florida, US
Zinoviy Sosnov · Fair Lawn, US

Key dates

Filing date	Aug 11, 2022
Grant date	Apr 30, 2024
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Aug 11, 2042

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61F2002/4627
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

In some embodiments, the present disclosure relates to a system that includes an insertion tool and a drill guide. The insertion tool includes a body with a distal portion and a distal end. The body has a first engagement feature extending longitudinally along the distal portion and two arms extending longitudinally from the distal end of the body. The drill guide includes two bores and an open faced channel therebetween. The open faced channel includes a second engagement feature slidably engageable with the first engagement feature on the body of the insertion tool. The two bores are adapted for the disposal of a fastener driver tool therethrough.

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