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Insertion tool assembly

US8808304B2 · kind B2 · utility

44Cited by

1References

7Claims

0Family size

Assignee

Globus Medical, Inc. · US

Inventors

Mark Weiman · Coatesville, US
Christopher Angelucci · Schwenksville, US
Jason Gray · East Greenville, US
Noah Hansell · King of Prussia, US
Jeff Bennett · San Lorenzo, US
Cameron Salzberger · Sinking Spring, US
Edward Dwyer · Lehighton, US

Key dates

Filing date	Apr 21, 2010
Grant date	Aug 19, 2014
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Mar 11, 2031

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61F2002/4629
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Insertion tool assemblies for positioning an implant at a target location in a patient. Insertion tool assemblies that comprise first and second jaw portions configured to engage an implant; a sleeve assembly coupled to the first and second jaw portions; and a handle coupled to the sleeve assembly.

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