Adjustable cannula and methods of use

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9848864
SERIAL NO

14288098

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A surgical instrument includes a first member including a groove. A second member includes an aperture and teeth configured to slidably engage the groove. A third member is positioned in the aperture and includes a passageway defining a first longitudinal axis and a flange. A fourth member is positioned in the passageway and includes a lip that engages the flange. The lip extends at an acute angle relative to a second longitudinal axis defined by the fourth member. A fifth member is rotatably disposed in the passageway and includes a first end surface that engages a second end surface of the fourth member defined by the lip. In a first configuration, the fourth member extends perpendicular to the first longitudinal axis. In a second configuration, the fourth member extends at an acute angle relative to the first longitudinal axis. Systems and methods are disclosed.

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  • KYPHON SARL;WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Lauchner, Craig Mountain View, US 14 89

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