Attachable instrument guide with detachable handle
US8172854B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 18, 2008 |
| Grant date | May 8, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 23, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/8875
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An instrument guide with device coupler, a handle and one or more instrument guide lumens is detachably coupled to an orthopedic implant to facilitate drilling of the fastener holes or to facilitate insertion of self-tapping or self-dripping fasteners. The handle is preferably detachable to facilitate access to the instrument guide lumens. The device coupler detachably engages the implantable device and aligns the instrument guide lumens with the fastener openings on the device.
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