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Modular head inserter

US9615862B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateNov 20, 2015
Grant dateApr 11, 2017
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Expiry dateNov 20, 2035

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B17/7037
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Disclosed is an instrument to assist in installing bottom loading orthopedic devices. The orthopedic devices are used to fix and stabilize bones to correct anomalies in skeletal structure occurring naturally or by trauma. Bone screws are anchored and tulips by the disclosed instrument wherein push/pull forces are equalized to eliminate the imposition of stress on the skeletal of individual.

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