Expandable surgical instruments and methods of use and fabrication
US8979863B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 22, 2010 |
| Grant date | Mar 17, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 9, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/061
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system for assessing an intervertebral disc space comprises an elongated catheter with proximal and distal ends and an expandable body attached to the distal end of the elongated catheter. The expandable body includes proximal and distal end portions. The system further comprises a securing mechanism encircling at least one of the proximal or distal end portions of the expandable body to tighten the expandable body against the elongated catheter.
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