Patent ID: 7842044
Filing Date: 2010-11-30
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. An instrument for engaging an implant comprising: a first implant engaging member having a proximal end and a distal end; a second implant engaging member having a proximal end and a distal end, the second implant engaging member integrally connected to the first implant engaging member by a pair of opposed integral spring members located proximal to the distal ends of the first and second implant engaging members, the first implant engaging member and the second implant engaging member being spaced apart a distance to define an opening therebetween, manipulation of the proximal ends of the first and second implant engaging member causing each of the distal ends to rotate about the pair of opposed spring members to engage at least a portion of an implant; and a stabilizing instrument positionable between the first implant engaging member and the second implant engaging member to inhibit the proximal end of the first implant engaging member and the proximal end of the second implant engaging member from moving towards one another the stabilizing instrument being generally arcuate in shape and including a pair of opposed spacers each sized to fit between the proximal end of the first implant engaging member and the proximal end of the second implant engaging member when the instrument engages the implant.