Instruments, systems, and methods of using
US12207827B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 16, 2022 |
| Grant date | Jan 28, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 21, 2043 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/00477
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An implant insertion and removal system, including an insertion instrument that has a body portion with a handle portion at a first end of the body portion and a coupling member extending away from the handle portion to a second end of the body portion, and an engagement member rotatably coupled to the coupling member of the body portion. Specifically, instruments and systems used for hammertoe procedures for correcting bone deformities in the lower extremity. A surgical method including preparing a joint and inserting an implant into the proximal and middle phalanx using an insertion instrument.
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