Rod introduction apparatus

Details Rod introduction apparatus Rod introduction apparatus

1997-02-12

1999-06-08

Tucker, Guy V.

Surgery

Instruments

Orthopedic instrumentation

606 86, 606101, A61B 1756

Patent

active

059101415

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.

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