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Instruments and methods for holding a bone plate

US8298271B2 · kind B2 · utility

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77References

11Claims

0Family size

Assignee

DePuy Spine, Inc. · US

Inventors

Michael Jacene · Northbridge, US
Jonathan Fanger · Fall River, US
Eric Smith · Boulder, US
Eric Kolb · Sandy Hook, US

Key dates

Filing date	Sep 18, 2009
Grant date	Oct 30, 2012
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Aug 28, 2030

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY10S606/915
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An instrument for insertion and placement of dynamic spinal fixation plates is provided. In general, the instrument is a clip that holds the plate at its maximum extension for implantation.

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