Patent ID: 8568421
Filing Date: 2013-10-29
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. An assembly comprising: a jig for handling of at least one implant for insertion into a patient's body; and a support device for insertion into the patient's body, the support device having a longitudinal axis; wherein the jig has a proximal end adapted to connect to a proximal end of the support device and a distal end that is moveable with respect to the support device; wherein the distal end of the jig has a radio-translucent portion and a plurality of parallel, radio-opaque markings; wherein, in use, the distal end of the jig is constrained to move relative to the support device between a non-aligned position in which the radio-opaque markings are out of alignment with the axis of the support device, and an aligned position, in which the radio-opaque markings of the jig are aligned with the longitudinal axis of the support device.