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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 06, 2026
Filed:
Sep. 13, 2023
Medos International Sarl, Le Locle, CH;
Joseph Peterson, South Dartmouth, MA (US);
Joseph M. Delage, Berkley, MA (US);
Ryan T.F. Andrade, Plymouth, MA (US);
Paul S. Maguire, Hope Valley, RI (US);
Ellen Roberts, Mendon, MA (US);
Michael Sorrenti, Middleboro, MA (US);
Roman Lomeli, Plymouth, MA (US);
Benjamin Robert Powers, Columbia City, IN (US);
Keanan Smith, Mansfield, MA (US);
MEDOS INTERNATIONAL SARL, Le Locle, CH;
Abstract
Surgical instruments for interfacing with implants can include an inserter configured to dock to a unilateral portion of an implant. The inserter can include a control shaft that is configured to lock or unlock the inserter coupling with the implant. Actuation of the control shaft can occur by way of a knob that can control movement of the control shaft. The inserter can facilitate positioning of the implant relative to a surgical site and allow for application of counter-torque when imparting torque for tightening a set screw, etc. Additional instruments can also be used to manipulate the implant. For example, auxiliary instruments can be coupled to the inserter, such as a reducer instrument, to facilitate rod reduction, etc. Alternatively or in addition, a holder instrument can be used that has a threaded distal engagement feature for coupling to the implant to facilitate positioning thereof.