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US 11,596,419 B2Granted
Plating depth gauge and countersink instrument
AssigneeFlower Orthopedics Corporation
InventorsBrian Garvey, Kevin Rzasa, Oliver Burckhardt, John Levin
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Abstract
The present invention relates to a multi-tool or multi-purpose device comprising a counter sink and a depth gauge. In one aspect, the invention provides a method of determining the necessary length of a screw to be implanted into bone. Also provided herein are sterile kits comprising single-use instrumentation for use in orthopedic procedures.
Claims20
A kit comprising a multi-purpose device for use in an orthopedic procedure, wherein the device comprises:
- a shaft having a proximal end, a distal end, and a central axis, wherein the shaft comprises a hook positioned at the proximal end and a countersink positioned at the distal end;
- wherein the countersink of the shaft comprises one or more cutting flutes;
- a casing through which the shaft is positioned;
- and
- a ring, wherein the ring is disposed adjacent to a region of the shaft that is internal to the casing, and wherein the ring is configured to provide sliding friction between the shaft and the casing.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.