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Dilation instruments and methods

US8834507B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.

Inventors

David A. Mire · Cordova, US
Kelli N. Sebastian · Arlington, US
John A. Elliott · Atoka, US

Key dates

Filing date	May 17, 2011
Grant date	Sep 16, 2014
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Feb 15, 2033

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B2090/062
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Devices, systems and methods for dilating tissue of a patient during a minimally invasive surgical procedure is disclosed. A surgical dilation system includes a dilator having an elongated, non-cannulated cylindrical body extending between a first end and an opposite second end. The first end includes a first beveled configuration and the second end includes a second, different beveled configuration. The beveled ends can include surface features to provide tissue removal and to enhance engagement with bony tissue.

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