Patent ID: 9198674
Filing Date: 2015-12-01
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. A surgical instrument comprising: a first member including an inner surface defining a first passageway and a first lock; a second member disposable within the first passageway and movable relative to the first member, the second member comprising an inner surface defining a second passageway and extending between a first end comprising a second lock and a second end configured to engage tissue; and a third member disposable within the second passageway and movable relative to the second member, the third member extending between a first end and a second end configured to penetrate tissue and form a cavity therein, the second member includes a third lock engageable with the second lock to fix the second lock in a locking orientation to prevent the relative movement of the third member, wherein the first lock is engageable with the second member to prevent relative movement of the second member and the second lock is engageable with the third member to prevent relative movement of the third member.