Pedicle punch with cannula

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2006-08-14

2010-12-07

Barrett, Thomas C (Department: 3775)

Surgery

Instruments

Orthopedic instrumentation

C606S08600R, C606S095000, C606S184000, C606S297000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07846164

ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to pedicle implements, in particular pedicle implants that involve screws. The present invention includes a handle, a pointy tip, a shaft, a cannula located therethrough and mini protrusions used to prevent toggling. The crux of the present invention is the ability of the user to create an accurate pilot hole via the pointy tip. In addition, the present invention allows the user the ability to insert a pedicle probe through the cannula out through the pointy tip. This allows the user to perform the cannulation portion of the procedure without the use of any thrombatic agents.

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