Instruments for implanting implantable prostheses
US8758359B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 14, 2007 |
| Grant date | Jun 24, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 10, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2/0045
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An instrument including a grip portion, a first substantially rigid extension arm projecting outwardly from the grip portion along a first longitudinal axis, and a second substantially rigid extension arm projecting outwardly from the grip portion along a second longitudinal axis. The first has a straight portion adjacent the grip portion that lies substantially within a first plane, and a distal portion extending from the straight portion to a first distal end along a length of which the first extension arm extends upward relative to the first plane and rotates about its first longitudinal axis. The second has a second straight portion adjacent the grip portion that lies substantially within the first plane, and a second distal portion extending from the straight portion to a second distal end along a length of which the second extension arms extends downward relative to the first plane and rotates about its longitudinal axis.
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