Patent ID: 6562046
Filing Date: 2003-05-13
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
A screw delivery system kit, comprising:an outer cannula having a first exterior surface and a first interior surface defining a bore, the first interior surface having a first inner diameter and the first exterior surface having a first outer diameter, the surfaces extending along a first length on a first axis between a first proximal end having a first stop and a first distal end; a trocar having a second exterior surface with a second outer diameter, the second exterior surface extending along a second length on a second axis between a second proximal end having a second stop and a second distal end defining a blunt tip; a guide having a handle and a tube, the tube having a third exterior surface and a third interior surface defining a passageway, the third interior surface having a third inner diameter and the third exterior surface having a third outer diameter, the third interior surface extending between a third proximal end and a third distal end, the third exterior surface extending along a third length on a third axis between a third stop at the third proximal end and the third distal end, the handle being connected to the tube at an angle to the third axis; a bone drill bit having a fourth exterior surface with a fourth outer diameter extending along a fourth length on a fourth axis between a fourth stop located near a fourth proximal end and a plurality of drilling flutes defined on a fourth distal end; a bone tap having a fifth exterior surface with a fifth outer diameter extending between a fifth stop located near a fifth proximal end and a fifth distal end having threading thereon for tapping an opening in bone created by said bone drill bit; an adjustable length stop having a length, the adjustable length stop being a series of interconnected cylindrical elements; a cutter for adjusting the length of said adjustable length stop; and, an implant driver for inserting a screw.