Instrument for inserting graft fixation device
US6447517B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 27, 2000 |
| Grant date | Sep 10, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 27, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S606/916
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An instrument for inserting graft fixation device. The fixation device is useful for affixing a tissue graft to a bone or other body surface. The graft fixation device comprises two implantation members connected by a connecting member. The fixation device can be combined with insertion members. The implantation members have longitudinal passageways therethrough. The instrument has an elongated member with a distal end. Removably mounted to the distal end is an end housing. A pair of insertion prongs for receiving a fixation device and insertion members are removably mounted in the end housing.
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