Orthopedic fastener applicator with rotational or longitudinal driver

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PATENT NO 5628751
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08395277

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An instrument for applying an orthopedic fastener activated by a setting pin includes a member for abutting the fastener, a member for grasping the setting pin, and means for moving said members relative to each other. The instrument may be used endoscopically in conjunction with a cannula. An endoscopic drilling member is provided for deployment through the cannula to create a hole for emplacement of the fastener into bone or hard tissue.

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UNITED STATES SURGICAL CORPORATIONNORWALK CONNECTICUT 06856

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Gangnath, Robert Monroe, CT 3 1007
Lee, Daniel R New Haven, CT 16 4463
Sander, Thomas W Winona Lake, IN 22 6167

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