Fixation element insertion device
US7147641B2 · kind B2 · utility
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | May 30, 2001 |
| Grant date | Dec 12, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 7, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/925
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The invention relates to a device for attaching fixation elements to bone, having a longitudinal member with a channel extending therein adapted for receiving at least one fixation element. A shaft extends within the channel and is positioned coaxially within at least a portion of the longitudinal member and at least a portion of the shaft is retained within the longitudinal member and a distal end of the shaft is configured and adapted to contact at least a portion of the fixation element received within the longitudinal member. The longitudinal member is moveable with respect to the shaft to drive the fixation element into bone.
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