Tissue retractor and drill guide
US7909829B2 · kind B2 · utility
95Cited by
207References
21Claims
0Family size
Assignee
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 27, 2003 |
| Grant date | Mar 22, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 20, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/1757
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A tissue retractor and guide device for use in securing a spinal fixation plate to a spine is provided. In general, the device includes an elongate member having a guide member formed thereon or mated thereto with at least one lumen extending therethrough for receiving a tool. The guide member is adapted to couple to a spinal implant, while the distal portion of the elongate member is effective to retract tissue disposed adjacent to the guide member.
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.