Patent ID: 6746454
Filing Date: 2004-06-08
Classification: A61F

Abstract:
An implant insertion tool comprising:an elongated shaft having a longitudinal axis and proximal and distal ends, the shaft having a bifurcated distal end forming first and second shaft portions arranged to flex toward and away from each other in a direction generally normal to the axis; a handle at the proximal shaft end; an implant gripping extension extending from each shaft portion in a distal direction for gripping an implant therebetween; a displacement member attached to the shaft portions for forcibly displacing the first and second portions relative to each other in the generally normal directions toward and away from each other, and the normal quiescent position of the extensions is arranged to receive the implant therebetween such that rotation of a knob cooperating with the displacement member closes the spacing between the extensions to grip the implant; and a stop member secured to said portions for limiting the maximum distance said shaft portions and extensions can separate.