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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 28, 2014
Filed:
Apr. 06, 2012
William Alan Rezach, Atoka, TN (US);
Charles Anthony Dickinson, Bartlett, TN (US);
Rodney Ballard, Lakeland, TN (US);
William Alan Rezach, Atoka, TN (US);
Charles Anthony Dickinson, Bartlett, TN (US);
Rodney Ballard, Lakeland, TN (US);
Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc., Warsaw, IN (US);
Abstract
A surgical instrument comprises a first member having a first surface defining a first cavity for disposal of a first implant. A distal end is configured to mate with a recess of a connector and defines a second cavity. A second member is configured for movable disposal in the second cavity. A third member is connected to the proximal end of the second member and the first implant. The second member is axially movable in a first direction to tension the first implant and in a second direction to release tension from the first implant. Methods of use are disclosed.