Clamping apparatus and methods
US7125380B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 7, 2003 |
| Grant date | Oct 24, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 6, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T403/7141
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The methods and apparatus of this invention provide instrumentation for clamping and securing instruments to support members. Specific embodiments of the invention are particularly useful as devices and methods for use during surgical procedures, such as implantation procedures to properly implant a prosthesis.
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