System and method for bone anchor removal
US8747412B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 14, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jun 10, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 11, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2002/4635
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Systems and methods for bone anchor removal include a removal guide and a removal instrument. The removal guide includes grooves for guiding the removal instrument to the anchors, and for guiding removal of the anchor. The removal instrument includes a distal working end with a grasping feature designed to engage a portion of the bone anchor and an engagement feature designed to engage the grooves of the removal guide for anchor removal.
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