Surgical rod scorer and method of use of the same
US8506603B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 28, 2011 |
| Grant date | Aug 13, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 28, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T225/321
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method for cutting surgical rod in situ is provided. The method includes positioning an operable end of a surgical rod scorer around surgical rod that has been previously affixed to a spinal segment via at least two pedicle screws. A portion of the surgical rod is scored with the surgical rod scorer. The scored surgical rod is grasped with a surgical rod bender. And, the scored surgical rod is bent such that the surgical rod separates along the scored portion of the surgical rod.
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