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Devices and methods for inserting a vertebral fixation member

US9486255B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Globus Medical, Inc. · US

Inventors

Andrew Iott · Newtown Square, US
Edward Karpowicz · Swedesboro, US
Douglas Cahill · Lititz, US
Robert Rightler · Pennsburg, US

Key dates

Filing date	Oct 29, 2014
Grant date	Nov 8, 2016
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Oct 29, 2034

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B17/708
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Devices, systems, and methods for inserting a vertebral stabilization member, such as a rod. The insertion device includes an outer guide tube, a pin assembly including a pin and a pusher member extending therethrough. The insertion device is configured to actuate a rod between a first orientation and a second orientation angled with respect to the first orientation in order to position the rod in an appropriate location for attachment to bone.

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