Patent ID: 8535326
Filing Date: 2013-09-17
Classification: A61B,A61F

Abstract:
1. A medical device installation tool for implanting a pivot element between an upper part and a lower part of an implant, the medical device installation tool comprising: a pair of opposed levers, each having a proximal handle portion and a distal portion, wherein the distal portion of each lever is attachable to the implant; a pusher block positioned between the pair of levers and slidably moveable from an initial location toward the distal portions of the levers, the pusher block configured to move the pivot element towards the distal portions; and a pusher rod connected to the pusher block and at least partially located between the pair of levers, wherein the pusher rod moves the pusher block in a direction toward the distal portion of the levers; and a spreader element located between the two levers and positioned such that movement of the spreader element towards the distal portions moves the two levers apart, wherein movement of the pusher block is independent of movement of the spreader element.