Rod insertion tools, rods and methods

US9005205B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• DeGen Medical, Inc. · US

Inventors

• Craig Black · Bellevue, US
• Willie S. Edwards · Florence, US
• Rakesh P. Chokshi · Florence, US
• John E. Pendleton · Dunwoody, US
• Ryan A. Lewis · Waxhaw, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Mar 4, 2013
• Grant date: Apr 14, 2015
• Expiry date: Apr 2, 2033

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61B17/7004
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

Rod insertion tools, rods and methods for placing rods in patients are described. An exemplary spinal rod insertion tool comprises a handle, a main body connected to the handle, a rod engaging member disposed within an inner passageway defined by the main body and adapted to move from an extended position to a chambered position in which the rod engaging member distal end is disposed within the inner passageway, and an adjustment mechanism operably connected to the rod engaging member and adapted to cause movement of the rod engaging member from the extended position to the chambered position.