Patent ID: 9358124
Filing Date: 2016-06-07
CPC Classification: A61B,A61F

Claim Text:
1. An apparatus for inserting an implant between vertebrae, comprising: a body having a through bore and a first tubular portion and a second tubular portion; wherein the second tubular portion comprises at least one window; a central shaft movable within the through bore, the central shaft having a proximal end and a distal end; a pair of distractor arms having proximal portions and distal portions, the proximal portions pivotally coupled to the second tubular portion of the body and distal portions for engagement between the vertebrae; tracking slots formed in and extending through surfaces of and along a longitudinal axes of the distractor arms; an attachment tip operably connected to the central shaft, the attachment tip configured to grip the implant; a rotatable dial configured to control engagement and disengagement of the implant to the attachment tip; and a single guide member projecting outward from the attachment tip, wherein the attachment tip is removably connectable to the central shaft in multiple configurations wherein the second tubular portion is tapered.