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Torsion cutter and cannulated cutter for cutting orthopedic fasteners

US8382810B2 · kind B2 · utility

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15Claims

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Assignee

ARTHREX, INC. · US

Inventors

Scott M. Peterson · Eden Prairie, US
William Carey · Bonita Springs, US

Key dates

Filing date	Dec 4, 2008
Grant date	Feb 26, 2013
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Sep 1, 2031

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B2090/037
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A surgical instrument includes a first component and a second component moveable about an axis relative to the first component. The second component is moveable between a first position and a second position. Movement of the second component from the first position to the second position applies a torsional force to an orthopedic fastener to remove a portion of the orthopedic fastener.

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