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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 01, 2012
Filed:
Jun. 07, 2005
Matthew S. Solar, Indialantic, FL (US);
Mark Stephen Freas, Palm Bay, FL (US);
Thomas L. Bridges, Melbourne Beach, FL (US);
David M. Lee, Melbourne Beach, FL (US);
Matthew S. Solar, Indialantic, FL (US);
Mark Stephen Freas, Palm Bay, FL (US);
Thomas L. Bridges, Melbourne Beach, FL (US);
David M. Lee, Melbourne Beach, FL (US);
Medtronic, Inc., Minneapolis, MN (US);
Abstract
This document discusses, among other things, a fiducial marker kit. In one example, the kit includes a fiducial marker assembly that includes a bone screw base for receiving an imageable marker or locatable divot. A valved protective sleeve prevents debris from accumulating in a receptacle portion of the base, which may otherwise degrade the accuracy of patient registration in an image-guided surgical procedure. In one example, the valve automatically opens or closes upon insertion or removal of a screwdriver or other tool, or a shaft portion of the imageable marker or locatable divot. Various bone screw base and receptacle combinations are also discussed.