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Method and apparatus for spinal fixation

  • US 7,938,832 B2
  • Filed: 04/20/2007
  • Issued: 05/10/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/21/2006
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A device used for deploying a spinal fixation device comprising:

  • an elongated cannulated member having a proximal end, a distal end, a first longitudinal axis extending therebetween, and an outer surface, the cannulated member comprising an elongated opening on the outer surface; and

    a handle extending along a second longitudinal axis;

    wherein the first and second longitudinal axis form an angle with respect to each other; and

    wherein the elongated cannulated member is configured to receive longitudinally through it an elongate tubular member having a third longitudinal axis;

    wherein the elongated opening is configured to receive the elongate tubular member when the third longitudinal axis is transverse to the first longitudinal axis.

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