Orthopedic implant insertion instruments
CA 2463512 C · Owner: Synthes (U.S.A.) · Inventors: Roth, Christoph Andreas; Geltz, Charles E.; Wilson, Frank A.
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Orthopedic implant insertion instruments for precision guiding of a fracture fixation implant into fractured bone to promote healing are disclosed. The implant insertion instruments comprise an insertion handle for implantation of a first fixation implant, an aiming arm for precise guiding of a second fixation implant into bone, a guide sleeve for protection of soft tissue and for translational and rotational control of the second fixation implant and a , drive shaft with coupling screw for attachment to the second fixation implant and for driving the second fixation element through the aiming arm and guide sleeve into the fractured bone. The implant insertion instruments also …
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- Filed October 16, 2002 and granted May 8, 2012. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended October 16, 2022.
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