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Implant insertion apparatus and method of use

US8043344B2 · kind B2 · utility

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9References

18Claims

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Assignee

Synthes USA, LLC · US

Inventors

David E. Evans · Linglestown, US
Douglas S. Kephart · Glen Mills, US

Key dates

Filing date	Apr 30, 2009
Grant date	Oct 25, 2011
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Apr 22, 2030

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61F2250/0097
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An apparatus for use with a spinal implant includes a handle structure with a passage. A shaft with a screw thread is moveable within the passage in the handle structure. A pusher block is linked to the shaft, and has a forward surface configured to engage the spinal implant. A screw-threaded clutch member is supported on the handle structure for movement into and out of engagement with the screw thread on the shaft.

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