Chris M Powers

US Patent:

20210068883, Mar 11, 2021

Filed:

Jun 22, 2018

Appl. No.:

16/497716

Inventors:

- Warsaw IN, US
Chris M. Powers - Warsaw IN, US

Assignee:

OrthoPediatrics Corp. - Warsaw IN

International Classification:

A61B 17/92

Abstract:

A tool for manipulating the position of an implantable medical device. In some embodiments the tool includes a readily releasable grasping feature that securely couples the implant to the tool while the implant is being manipulated. Preferably, the user can simply release the implant from the tool. The tool in other embodiments includes an internal pathway for accommodating non-linear implants, such as curved rods, wires, or nails. In yet other embodiments the tool has multiple handles, each handle being adapted and configured to permit manipulation of the implant in a single predetermined orientation, but with alternative handles for grasping in different hand orientations. Still further embodiments pertain to a kit having a tool and a plurality of collets, each collet being adapted and configured to grasp a different size of implant, but each collet having identical tool coupling features such that any collet in the kit can be used with the single tool. Still further, yet other embodiments pertain to tools having quick release mechanisms for the acceptance or removal of a collet, and some include external features for preventing inadvertent release of the collet when coupled to an implant.

US Patent:

20180317982, Nov 8, 2018

Filed:

May 2, 2018

Appl. No.:

15/969215

Inventors:

- Warsaw IN, US
Chris M. Powers - Warsaw IN, US

Assignee:

OrthoPediatrics Corp. - Warsaw IN

International Classification:

A61B 17/72

Abstract:

A means of fastening an intramedullary nail to the surface of a bone.