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Surgical instrumentation and method

US9549723B2 · kind B2 · utility

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20Claims

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Assignee

Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.

Inventors

Richard A. Hynes · Melbourne Beach, US
Anthony J. Melkent · Germantown, US
Stanley T. Palmatier · Forest, US

Key dates

Filing date	Mar 19, 2014
Grant date	Jan 24, 2017
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jun 11, 2034

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B2017/2837
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A surgical instrument includes a first member having an inner surface and an outer surface. A second member has an inner surface and an outer surface. At least one of the inner surfaces defines at least one mating element and the outer surfaces are engageable with tissue. The members are relatively movable between a first configuration and a second configuration to space the tissue and define an opening between the members. At least one third member defines at least one mating element engageable with the at least one mating element of the inner surface such that the at least one third member is disposed within the opening. Systems and methods are disclosed.

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