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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 18, 2014
Filed:
Oct. 04, 2011
Newton H. Metcalf, Jr., Memphis, TN (US);
Gregory C. Marik, Collierville, TN (US);
Danish Siddiqui, Northbrook, IL (US);
Amanda D. Vanover, Memphis, TN (US);
Newton H. Metcalf, Jr., Memphis, TN (US);
Gregory C. Marik, Collierville, TN (US);
Danish Siddiqui, Northbrook, IL (US);
Amanda D. Vanover, Memphis, TN (US);
Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc., Warsaw, IN (US);
Abstract
A surgical instrument stabilizer includes a body having a first material and a second material. The first material includes a wall defining an inner surface and an outer surface. The inner surface defines a first cavity configured for disposal of the second material. The outer surface defines an outer portion, a lateral portion and an inner portion. At least a portion of the lateral portion is configured to flexibly conform to a patient body surface. The inner portion defines a second cavity for disposal of an instrument and is configured to engage an outer surface of the instrument. Methods of use are disclosed.