Bendable needle for delivering bone graft material and method of use
US7066942B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 3, 2003 |
| Grant date | Jun 27, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 24, 2024 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2002/2892
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A bone graft needle, particularly useful in minimally invasive procedures, is provided. The bone graft needle as well as its corresponding penetrating member may be made from bendable materials so that the combined instrument can more easily access hard to reach areas of the body.
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