APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR INSERTING FACET SCREWS

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United States of America Patent

APP PUB NO 20090275954A1
SERIAL NO

12112658

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An apparatus includes an insertion tool and a guide wire. The insertion tool has a proximal end portion and a distal end portion. The distal end portion of the insertion tool is configured to retain a bone fixation device. The proximal end portion of the insertion tool defines a threaded opening. The guide wire has a proximal end portion and a distal end portion. At least a portion of the guide wire is configured to be disposed within the insertion tool such that the distal end portion of the guide wire is disposed outside of and spaced apart from the distal end portion of the insertion tool. The proximal end portion of the guide wire includes a threaded portion configured to be disposed within and engage the threaded opening of the insertion tool.

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MEDTRONIC SPINE LLC1221 CROSSMAN AVENUE SUNNYVALE CA 94089

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Malandain, Hugues F Mountain View , US 68 7810
Phan, Christopher U San Leandro , US 79 3321

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