Insertion tool for use with intervertebral spacers

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APP PUB NO 20030014115A1
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09906127

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An instrument for holding an intervertebral spacer, the instrument including: a shaft having a proximal end forming a handle, and a distal end forming a claw subassembly for holding said spacer; said claw subassembly including a first pincer which is fixed at the distal end of the shaft and a second pincer which is selectively rotateable into and out of spacer holding association with said first pincer to hold and release, respectively, the spacer; and an actuation mechanism for selectively rotating the second pincer.

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HOWMEDICA OSTEONICS CORP325 CORPORATE DRIVE MAHWAH NJ 07430

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Errico, Thomas J Summit, NJ 107 19608
Ralph, James D Oakland, NJ 185 29064
Tatar, Stephen Montvale, NJ 95 10897

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