Reducing instrument for spinal surgery
US7625376B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 26, 2005 |
| Grant date | Dec 1, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 7, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/7034
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An instrument is provided for use in orthopedic surgery for reduction of a connecting member such as a spinal rod toward an implant such as a bone screw. An embodiment of the instrument includes handle portions that are pivotable relative to each other and biased apart, and arm portions pivotable relative to each other and to the handle portions. Distal portions of the arm portions, which are offset from the arm portions, provide structure for engaging a connecting member and an implant. Squeezing the handle portions force the distal portions of the arm portions together, forcing together the connecting member and the implant. A toothed bar and pawl may be provided to retain the instrument in a squeezed state.
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