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1. An implant positioning device comprising:
- a handle;
a first hook connected with the handle, the first hook having a lumen extending therethrough; and
a guide channel connected with the handle, the guide channel having a longitudinal axis generally aligned with a distal end of the first hook.
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Abstract
An implant guidance and positioning device is provided for dynamic and rigid fixation of tissue or an implant. The device includes a handle and an elongated hook connected with the handle, which may have a lumen extending therethrough or may have a socket that can receive fasteners. The device also includes a guide channel or slot disposed in the handle. The longitudinal axis of the guide channel or slot may be generally aligned with or slightly offset from a distal end of the elongated hook or socket.
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29 Claims
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1. An implant positioning device comprising:
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a handle;
a first hook connected with the handle, the first hook having a lumen extending therethrough; and
a guide channel connected with the handle, the guide channel having a longitudinal axis generally aligned with a distal end of the first hook. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. An implant positioning device comprising:
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a handle;
a first hook connected with the handle, a distal end of the first hook having a socket member connected thereto; and
a guide slot disposed in the handle, the guide slot having a longitudinal axis generally aligned with the socket member. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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- 21. An implant positioning device comprising a first hook and a guide channel positioned relative to the first hook such that a longitudinal axis of the guide channel is generally aligned with a distal end of the first hook.
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