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Surgical instrument and method

US9572605B2 · kind B2 · utility

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11References

20Claims

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Assignee

Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.

Inventor

Kenneth Shipp · Collierville, US

Key dates

Filing date	Oct 9, 2012
Grant date	Feb 21, 2017
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jan 23, 2035

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B17/8894
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A surgical instrument includes a first member including an inner surface defining a passageway. The first member extends between a first end that defines a first opening and a second end that defines a second opening. A second member extends between a first end and a second end. A third member extends between a first end and a second end. The second end of the third member is releasably engageable with the first end of the second member within the passageway such that the first end of the first member prevents passage of the first end of the third member through the first opening and the second end of the first member prevents passage of the second end of the second member through the second opening. Systems and methods of use are disclosed.

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