Surgical instrument system and method
US9681961B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 1, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jun 20, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 29, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2002/4658
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A surgical instrument includes a body extending between a first end and a second end and includes at least one mating element engageable with an interbody implant. A first member is disposed with the body and engageable with the interbody implant to move the interbody implant between a first configuration and a second, expanded configuration. A second member is disposed with the body and engageable with the interbody implant to fix the interbody implant in a selected second configuration. Systems and methods are disclosed.
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