Patent ID: 7871424
Filing Date: 2011-01-18
Classification: A61B,Y10S

Abstract:
1. A medical device apparatus for use in a surgical procedure comprising: a longitudinal member comprising a single, generally cylindrical and uniformly constructed rod, with a single first hole bored through a first end of said rod and a single second hole bored through a second end of said rod, wherein said rod is positioned along a longitudinal axis of said longitudinal member, and said hole is positioned transverse to said longitudinal axis of said longitudinal member; and a holder comprising: wherein said tooth-like features of said engaging member are dimensioned and configured to engage said curved end of said second gripping arm, wherein said first portion sloping wall and said first prong sloping wall form a first-wedge comprising 45 degree angle, and wherein said second portion sloping wall and said second prong sloping wall form a second wedge comprising a 45 degree angle.