Spinal facet fusion device and method of operation
US8795285B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 19, 2011 |
| Grant date | Aug 5, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 19, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/7064
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A spinal facet fusion device is provided. The device includes a working sleeve having a first surface with a first port and a second port extending there through. The first port has a first perimeter and the second port having a second perimeter, wherein the first port is larger than the second port. A guide wire sleeve having a body with a proximal end and a distal end and a first outer perimeter is provided. The first outer perimeter is sized and shaped to be slidingly disposed within the second port, the guide wire sleeve having a channel extending longitudinally from the proximal end through the distal end, the body further having a stop feature on the distal end. An implementing device having a second outer perimeter is sized to be slidingly received within the first perimeter.
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