Tool for intervertebral implant manipulation
US7470273B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 25, 2004 |
| Grant date | Dec 30, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 28, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2310/00179
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A tool for inserting or removing an intervertebral implant. The tool includes a first arm having a curved tip adapted for engaging a side wall groove of the intervertebral implant and a second arm pivotably coupled to the first arm. The first arm defines a first concave distal surface extending continuously from the curved tip and the second arm defines a second concave distal surface. The first and second concave distal surfaces define an engagement surface engageable to a substantially complementary convex end wall of the intervertebral implant.
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