Bone anchor, instruments, and methods for use
US12064148B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 7, 2022 |
| Grant date | Aug 20, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 17, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2/44
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Disclosed herein is a surgical instrument configured for attachment to a surgical device. The surgical instrument includes a distal region having a curved internal surface configured to mate with a curved external surface of the surgical device, a rotational locking feature that limits rotational movement of the instrument with respect to the surgical device, and an axial locking feature that limits axial movement of the blade with respect to the surgical device. Methods of using the surgical instruments include sliding the axial locking feature past a corresponding axial locking feature on the surgical device, locking the axial locking feature to the corresponding axial locking feature on the surgical device (thereby limiting axial movement of the elongated blade with respect to the surgical device), adjusting the position of the surgical device using the surgical instrument, and disengaging the axial locking feature (for example, by using a disengagement instrument).
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