Surgical implant system and method
US9161799B2 · kind B2 · utility
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 28, 2013 |
| Grant date | Oct 20, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 28, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/3966
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A surgical instrument comprises a first member including an inner surface that defines a cavity and an outer surface configured to space tissue. The first member includes a first locking surface. A second member is configured for disposal within the cavity and extends between a first end configured to penetrate tissue and a second end configured to generate a signal representative of a position of the second member. The second member includes a second locking surface. The members are disposable between a first orientation such that the locking surfaces are engaged to resist relative axial translation of the members and a second orientation such that the locking surfaces are disengaged and the second member is axially translatable relative to the first member. Systems and methods are disclosed.
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