Device for positioning an implant
US8876835B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 17, 2010 |
| Grant date | Nov 4, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 18, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2050/3008
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Equipment for placing an implant comprising an instrument for gripping the implant comprising two portions able to adopt a position of holding the implant and an open position allowing gripping or release of the implant once the latter is implanted, and an element for locking the portions in the holding position, the locking element comprising an attachment device arranged to come into engagement with a complementary attachment device provided in a reception housing formed by the portions in the implant-holding position, the attachment device and the complementary attachment device forming a sliding connection.
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