Minimally invasive instrument set, devices and related methods
US9402663B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 13, 2013 |
| Grant date | Aug 2, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 21, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/0256
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Methods of applying a locking cap to a bone anchor assembly. The bone anchor assembly includes a bone anchor and an elongate rod. The bone anchor includes a body that defines a channel and has a tissue retractor coupled thereto that defines a partial pathway to the channel.
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