Patent ID: 7824413
Filing Date: 2010-11-02
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. An instrument for engaging an implant comprising: a first implant engaging member having a proximal end, a distal end, an arcuate section between the proximal end and the distal end, and an inner surface; and a second implant engaging member having a proximal end, a distal end, an arcuate section between the proximal end and the distal end, and an inner surface, the second implant engaging member being pivotally connected to the first implant engaging member about at least one pivot point located proximate the distal ends of the first and second implant engaging members, manipulation of the proximal ends of the first and second implant engaging member causing each of the distal ends to rotate about the at least one pivot point to engage at least a portion of an implant, the arcuate section of the first implant engaging member and the arcuate section of the second implant engaging member connecting to define an annular collar between the first implant engaging member and the second implant engaging member at the pivot point, the annular collar being sized to facilitate the delivery of at least one of an implant or a second instrument therethrough; and an adjustment mechanism to facilitate the connection and adjustment of a second instrument relative to the instrument, the adjustment mechanism comprising a thread formed on the inner surface of the first implant engagement member and a thread formed on the inner surface of the second implant engagement member.