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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 07, 2021
Filed:
Jan. 25, 2018
Applicant:
Medtronic Holding Company Sàrl, Tolochenaz, CH;
Inventors:
Assignee:
KYPHON SARL, Neuchatel, CH;
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
A61B 17/34 (2006.01); A61B 17/88 (2006.01); A61B 17/70 (2006.01); A61B 17/17 (2006.01); A61B 17/16 (2006.01); A61B 5/00 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
A61B 17/3421 (2013.01); A61B 17/3472 (2013.01); A61B 17/7094 (2013.01); A61B 17/7097 (2013.01); A61B 17/8855 (2013.01); A61B 17/8858 (2013.01); A61B 5/6853 (2013.01); A61B 17/1642 (2013.01); A61B 17/1757 (2013.01); A61B 17/8805 (2013.01); A61B 17/8811 (2013.01); A61B 2017/3454 (2013.01);
Abstract
A kyphoplasty cannula includes a shaft extending between opposite first and second end surfaces. The shaft has an inner surface defining a lumen. The shaft has a first opening that extends through the first end surface and a second opening that extends through the second end surface. A scoop extends from the second end surface. The scoop has an arcuate inner surface that is continuous with the inner surface of the shaft an opposite outer surface. The scoop has a rib. Kits and methods of use are disclosed.