Implant packaging cartridge and insertion tool

US12226322B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Globus Medical, Inc. · US

Inventors

• Meaghan Jones · Philadelphia, US
• Jody L. Seifert · Baumstown, US
• Jason Gray · East Greenville, US
• Prem Ramakrishnan · Trappe, US
• Mark Weiman · Coatesville, US
• Christopher Angelucci · Schwenksville, US
• Noah Hansell · King of Prussia, US
• Jeff Bennett · San Lorenzo, US
• Cameron Salzberger · Sinking Spring, US
• Edward Dwyer · Lehighton, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Sep 29, 2021
• Grant date: Feb 18, 2025
• Expiry date: Mar 27, 2043

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61F2002/4687
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

An implant insertion tool includes an outer shaft, an inner shaft received in the outer shaft, and two arms coupled to the outer shaft and the inner shaft. The inner shaft translates within the outer shaft and has angled ramps that slide within complementary angled ramps in the two arms. The arms engage an implant for insertion into a body. When the inner shaft translates along a longitudinal axis, it causes the angled ramps to slide against the complementary angled ramps in the arms such that the two arms move laterally relative to the longitudinal axis of the outer shaft to engage and disengage the implant.