Rod introduction apparatus

USRE43526E1 · kind E1 · reissue

Assignee

• Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.

Inventors

• Matthew M. Morrison · Cordova, US
• Eric A. Loveless · Jacksonville, US
• David L. Brumfield · Collierville, US
• B. Thomas Barker · Memphis, US
• Catalina J. Carroll · Memphis, US
• David Miller · Memphis, US
• Dominique Petit · Verton, FR

Key dates

• Filing date: Mar 20, 2008
• Grant date: Jul 17, 2012
• Expiry date: Mar 20, 2028

Classification

• Technology area (CPC —): General

Abstract

An introduction apparatus for approximating a longitudinal member and an implant to permit fixation therebetween. The introduction apparatus having a gripping nose for securely engaging an implant, a lateral approximation mechanism for laterally aligning an implant and an offset longitudinal member, and a reduction mechanism for reducing the vertical distance between the implant and the longitudinal member. The introduction apparatus is provide with a gripping nose actuated by axial movement of a clamping shaft in an outer sleeve. The clamping shaft further includes an axial cannula for passage of a fastener to the implant.