Surgical implant system and method
US9724149B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 7, 2013 |
| Grant date | Aug 8, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 26, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/888
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A surgical instrument includes a first member defining a longitudinal axis and including a drive interface engageable with a first surface of a bone fastener. The first surface is configured for penetrating a sacrum. A second member includes a drive interface engageable with a second surface of the bone fastener to translate the second surface relative to the first surface such that the second surface engages an outer non-articular surface of an ilium to draw separated articular surfaces of the sacrum and the ilium into fixation. In some embodiments, systems and methods are disclosed. Systems and methods are disclosed.
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