Surgical instrument for positioning a spinal rod
US8747409B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 2, 2011 |
| Grant date | Jun 10, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 24, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/7088
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A surgical instrument including an elongate member, a support for engaging a rod receiving element, and a connection between the elongate member and the support. This connection comprises a pivotal articulation, and the elongate member is connected to the support via the pivotal articulation so as to be able to pivot independently around at least two perpendicular axes. The elongate member is also longitudinally movable with respect to the support. The elongate member has, at a first end, a device for holding a rod.
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