Surgical instrument for implants

Details Surgical instrument for implants Surgical instrument for implants

2004-03-02

2010-10-12

Robert, Eduardo C (Department: 3733)

Surgery

Instruments

Orthopedic instrumentation

C623S017110

Reexamination Certificate

active

07811292

ABSTRACT:
An implant insertion device includes a handle, an insertion rod attached to the handle, and an implant gripper attached to the insertion rod. The implant gripper includes a gripping surface that has a movable pin and a fixed pin. The implant insertion device also includes a pin actuator so that the movable pin can be moved into place in an implant. A method of attaching an implant to an implant insertion device is disclosed, as well as a method of detaching an implant from an implant insertion device. Finally, a method of inserting an implant with an implant insertion device is provided.

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