Tissue retractor and drill guide

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 7909829
APP PUB NO 20040267274A1
SERIAL NO

10609123

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A tissue retractor and guide device for use in securing a spinal fixation plate to a spine is provided. In general, the device includes an elongate member having a guide member formed thereon or mated thereto with at least one lumen extending therethrough for receiving a tool. The guide member is adapted to couple to a spinal implant, while the distal portion of the elongate member is effective to retract tissue disposed adjacent to the guide member.

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Patent Owner(s)

  • DEPUY ACROMED, INC.;DEPUY SPINE, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Fanger, Jonathan Fall River, US 28 1779
Kolb, Eric D Quincy, US 23 2276
Patel, Tushar Potomac, US 19 449

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