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Cervical prosthesis with insertion instrument

US6981990B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateAug 4, 2003
Grant dateJan 3, 2006
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Expiry dateAug 4, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F2002/4628
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A device for implanting a cervical prosthesis includes a cervical prosthesis, an insertion instrument, and a holder which facilitates the connection of the gripping members of the insertion instrument to the prosthesis. The holder receives the prosthesis with an exact fit and has, on the anterior face of the prosthesis, an opening for admission of the gripping members of the insertion instrument. The opening contains guide elements for guiding the gripping members of the insertion instrument into a removal position in which the complementary projections and recesses of the gripping members and of the prosthesis lie opposite one another.

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