Minimally invasive tool to facilitate implanting a pedicle screw and housing
US8211110B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 9, 2007 |
| Grant date | Jul 3, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 22, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49826
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A minimally invasive tool to facilitate implanting a pedicle screw and housing is provided. The minimally invasive tool includes a first sleeve having flexible tabs that couple to a housing and a second sleeve slidably engaged in the first sleeve. The second sleeve provides reinforcing such that the first and second sleeve provide counter torque for driving the pedicle screw.
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