Modular head inserter
US9615862B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 20, 2015 |
| Grant date | Apr 11, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 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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