Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Spinal implant installation device
- Patent Title (中): 脊柱植入物安装装置
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Application No.: US12378685Application Date: 2009-02-17
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Publication No.: US08343163B1Publication Date: 2013-01-01
- Inventor: Jared Arambula , Benjamin VerHage , Nathan Lovell
- Applicant: Jared Arambula , Benjamin VerHage , Nathan Lovell
- Applicant Address: US CA San Diego
- Assignee: NuVasive, Inc.
- Current Assignee: NuVasive, Inc.
- Current Assignee Address: US CA San Diego
- Agent Jonathan Sprangler; Rory Schermerhorn
- Main IPC: A61B17/58
- IPC: A61B17/58

Abstract:
An implant installation device is provided for delivering an implant to a target implantation site including a handle with a first and second arms extending distally therefrom. A translation member extends through the handle such that a distal portion lies between the first arm and second arm while a proximal portion extends beyond the proximal end of the handle. An inserter is coupled at the distal end of the translation member and also lies between the first arm and second arm. With an implant positioned proximate the distal end of the inserter, the distal ends of the arms may be inserted between the pair of vertebrae. The translation member may be operated to drive the inserter distally, which in turn pushes the implant toward the implantation site.
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