Surgical instrument for the introduction of a multi-component intervertebral prosthesis
US7294134B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 28, 2004 |
| Grant date | Nov 13, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 5, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2230/0013
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A surgical instrument for the introduction of an intervertebral prosthesis (10) including at least three components, namely, two prosthesis plates (14, 16) and a prosthesis core (12). The surgical instrument can include a U-shaped holder (30) at the distal end of a gripping element (20) into which the intervertebral prosthesis (10) with all the components can be detachably introduced whereby the individual components are aligned with respect to one another in a fixed manner.
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