TOOLS AND METHODS FOR INSERTION AND REMOVAL OF MEDICAL IMPLANTS
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Aug 6, 2009
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Jul 30, 2008
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Feb 4, 2008
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Medical devices and related methods for the treatment of spinal conditions are described herein. In one embodiment, an apparatus includes a first elongate member that defines a lumen and a second elongate member that is movably disposed within the lumen of the first elongate member. A distal end portion of the first elongate member is configured to be releasably coupled to a spinal implant. A distal end portion of the second elongate member includes a driving member configured to engage an actuation member of the spinal implant when the first elongate member is coupled to the spinal implant. The driving member is configured to rotate the actuation member to move the spinal implant between a collapsed configuration and an expanded configuration. The first elongate member configured to secure the spinal implant to the first elongate member.
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