Spinal implant insertion tool
US6689132B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 18, 2002 |
| Grant date | Feb 10, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 18, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2310/00976
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An insertion tool to guide and/or insert an implant into an intervertebral disc space. The insertion tool includes a body member and a curvilinear top portion connected to the body member. The top portion has a total angle of curvature of at least about 90° and a size and shape to enable over 50% of the top portion to be positioned within an outer perimeter of the intervertebral disc space.
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