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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 11, 2023
Filed:
Aug. 19, 2021
Integrity Implants Inc., Palm Beach Gardens, FL (US);
Wyatt Drake Geist, Davie, FL (US);
Raphael Roybal, Savannah, GA (US);
Bradley Sutika, Winston Salem, NC (US);
INTEGRITY IMPLANTS INC., Palm Beach Gardens, FL (US);
Abstract
The invention involves a retraction distraction blade system suitable for use with retractor and distractor tools for the implantation of intervertebral implants into the spine area of an animal, particularly humans. The retractor distractor blade includes structures for attaching the blade to a retractor or distractor tool to provide visual access to a surgical site. The blade is provided with a threaded member connected to a flexible lasso for securement around a portion of a pedicle screw or bone screw. Once the lasso is secured to the pedicle screw, the retractor is prevented from moving out of the surgical site. Operation of the distractor or retractor tool can then be utilized to provide distraction to the spinal vertebrae for implant insertion or spinal alignment. Once the procedure is sufficiently complete, the lasso can be removed from the pedicle screws.