SPINAL IMPLANT SYSTEM AND METHOD

An instrument includes a sleeve extending between proximal and distal ends. The sleeve defines a passageway. The proximal end includes an aperture extending into an outer surface of the sleeve. The distal end includes an engagement surface and an opening extending through the engagement surface. The...

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Hauptverfasser: COWAN, BENJAMIN D, KUYLER, ADRIAAN J, CAPOTE, CHRISTIAN A
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:An instrument includes a sleeve extending between proximal and distal ends. The sleeve defines a passageway. The proximal end includes an aperture extending into an outer surface of the sleeve. The distal end includes an engagement surface and an opening extending through the engagement surface. The opening is in communication with the passageway. A member is movably disposed in the aperture. The member includes a spring and a body. The body defines a bore. A shaft extends between opposite proximal and distal ends. The proximal end of the shaft extends through the bore. The distal end of the shaft extends through the opening. Systems and methods of use are disclosed.