Patent ID: 8128629
Filing Date: 2012-03-06
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. A rod coercer, comprising: first and second forceps branches, each of said first and second forceps branches including pivotally interconnected upper and lower branch portions, said upper branch portion pivotable with respect to said lower branch portion; first and second implant gripping arms extending from said lower branch portions of said first and second forceps branches; a rod contacting arm linked to said upper and lower branch portions of one of said first and second forceps branches; and first and second linkages interconnecting said rod contacting arm to said upper and lower branch portions, wherein said first and second forceps branches are pivotable about a first axis to clamp said first and second implant gripping arms in fixed positions against the implant, and said upper portions of said first and second forceps branches are pivotable about a second axis different from the first axis to urge the rod contacting arm against a rod to reduce the rod into the implant.