Instruments and methods for in situ bending of an elongate spinal implant
US8235998B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 17, 2009 |
| Grant date | Aug 7, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 15, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/53913
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Systems, instruments and methods are provided for bending an elongate spinal implant used in a medical procedure. In one form, an instrument for bending an elongate spinal implant includes a proximal handle portion and a bending mechanism having an implant engaging member movably coupled to the proximal handle portion. The bending mechanism is operable to articulate the implant engaging member relative to the proximal handle portion while a second implant engaging member associated with the articulating implant engaging member holding the elongate spinal implant in position. In another form, systems and methods are provided to bend in situ an elongate spinal implant associated with an orthopedic construct.
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