Patent ID: 7008422
Filing Date: 2006-03-07
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. A device for use in a surgical procedure on an animal subject, comprising: an installation instrument coupled to a brace, said brace having an indexed portion coupling said brace in a predetermined orientation with respect to said installation instrument, wherein said installation instrument includes a brace inserter having a distal end, said brace indexed portion being coupled at said distal end of said brace inserter and said installation instrument includes a curved portion extending proximally from said distal end to a proximal end and having a channel formed along said curved portion for receiving a brace coupler, said brace coupler having a proximal end opposite said brace secured to said brace inserter, said brace coupler having a brace gripper at a distal end pivotably mounted in said channel by a pin secured to said curved portion of said brace inserter, said brace coupler operable to selectively couple and release said brace from said brace inserter.