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Surgical instrument adaptor

US9451999B2 · kind B2 · utility

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19Claims

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Assignee

Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.

Inventors

Joshua W. Simpson · Collierville, US
William Allan Rezach · Atoka, US
Nicholas M. Benson · Collierville, US
Grant Donnelly Foy · Memphis, US
Thomas V. McGahann · Germantown, US

Key dates

Filing date	Oct 10, 2013
Grant date	Sep 27, 2016
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Oct 18, 2034

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B2090/3983
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A surgical instrument adaptor comprises a member that defines a longitudinal axis. The member is configured for connection to an image guide that is configured to generate a signal representative of a position of a surgical instrument. The member extends between a first end and a second end. The first end includes a first mating part configured for releasable engagement with a mating part of an actuator. The second end includes a second mating part configured for releasable engagement with a mating part of the surgical instrument. Systems and methods are described.

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