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Device for inserting implants

US7608080B2 · kind B2 · utility

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20References

32Claims

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Assignee

Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.

Inventors

Kenneth Shipp · Collierville, US
Dusty Anna Parker Needham · Eads, US
Benjamin Garden · Cordova, US
Roger Ousley · Southaven, US

Key dates

Filing date	Jul 2, 2004
Grant date	Oct 27, 2009
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Feb 21, 2027

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61F2002/4628
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A device for inserting implants comprises an elongate, hollow shank with a gripping head at one end to grip and hold an implant. The gripping head includes a movable jaw operatively connected to a drive shaft such that rotation of the drive shaft causes the movable jaw to move. The drive shaft may include a gear that meshes with integrally formed teeth on the movable jaw. The drive shaft is axially movable between locked and unlocked positions.

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