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Surgical instrument and method

US12133665B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 22, 2022
Grant dateNov 5, 2024
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Expiry dateDec 20, 2042

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F2002/4635
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A surgical instrument comprises a member being engageable to a spinal implant configured for connection to a bone fastener shaft. An actuator is connected to the member. A latch is connected to the actuator and the connection is configured to change between at least one non-locked orientation such that the actuator is movable relative to the member and a locked orientation such that the actuator is fixed relative to the member. Systems, spinal constructs, implants and methods are disclosed.

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