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Implant insertion tool

US8382767B2 · kind B2 · utility

30Cited by

48References

6Claims

0Family size

Assignee

K2M, Inc. · US

Inventors

Adam Wassinger · Beaverton, US
Todd Wallenstein · Ashburn, US

Key dates

Filing date	Nov 2, 2009
Grant date	Feb 26, 2013
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Sep 21, 2030

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61F2002/4628
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An insertion tool for placing a spinal implant in an intervertebral space includes a handle assembly, a jaw assembly having first and second jaw members movable with respect to each other, and a holding member adapted to hold and release an implant in response to a manipulation of the handle assembly. The holding member is configured to move longitudinally with respect to the jaw assembly upon manipulation of the handle assembly.

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