Spinal rod reducer and cap insertion apparatus
US8308774B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 14, 2008 |
| Grant date | Nov 13, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 1, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/7091
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A medical instrument apparatus and method is provided for positioning and securing a spinal rod to a coupling device anchored to a vertebra. A reducer assembly shifts the spinal rod into place within the coupling device and a cap inserter assembly shifts a cap member into locking engagement with the coupling device to secure the spinal rod therein.
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