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Tube twister engaging fill tube

US12239549B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 24, 2022
Grant dateMar 4, 2025
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Expiry dateOct 2, 2042

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F2/441
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A surgical implant fill system can include a fill tube and a tube twister. A flange of the fill tube can be keyed to the tube twister so that the fill tube does not rotate independent from the tube twister when the flange is engaged with the tube twister. A release mechanism secures the flanged end to the tube twister. Visual and tactile indications can be provided on the tube twister to show the direction of the dispensing end of the fill tube.

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