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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 17, 2015
Filed:
Sep. 25, 2007
Joshua A. Butters, Chandler, AZ (US);
T. Wade Fallin, Hyde Park, UT (US);
Carson Esplin, Logan, UT (US);
Nathan Pierce, Logan, UT (US);
Greta JO Hays, Logan, UT (US);
Joshua A. Butters, Chandler, AZ (US);
T. Wade Fallin, Hyde Park, UT (US);
Carson Esplin, Logan, UT (US);
Nathan Pierce, Logan, UT (US);
Greta Jo Hays, Logan, UT (US);
Stryker Spine, , FR;
Abstract
An apparatus and method for advancement of a spinal rod in a spinal implant, wherein the apparatus includes a body and a handle attached to the body. A shaft is slidably attached to the body, the shaft is coupled to the handle and has a first end adapted to engage the spinal rod. At least one retractor blade is attached to the body and the spinal implant. The operation of the handle results in the shaft persuading the spinal rod in the spinal implant. The force exerted by the shaft on the spinal rod is limited to a pre-selected force. The apparatus can also be operated in a non-limiting mode when a reduction retractor blade is used.