Patent ID: 9486212
Filing Date: 2016-11-08
CPC Classification: A61B

Claim Text:
1. A fusion implant system comprising: a staple having a central web and a first leg and a second leg, and an inserter having a first handle and a second handle, at least one of the first handle or the second handle including a first position and a second position and wherein the first handle and the second handle have the same shape that is symmetrical about a central axis, the first handle joined by a pivot to the second handle and having a right tip and a left tip which capture the staple, where each of the first leg and the second leg form an angle of less than 90° relative to the central web when the at least one of the first handle or the second handle is in the first position, wherein when the at least one of the first handle or the second handle is disposed in the second position, a left arm of the first handle lies directly over a left arm of the second handle along an entire length thereof, and a right arm of the first handle lies directly over a right arm of the second handle along an entire length thereof, and the first and second legs of the staple splay to a perpendicular position relative to the central web.