Device and method for insertion of guide pin
Patent 5374270 Issued on December 20, 1994. Estimated Expiration Date: 
September 9, 2012. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.
September 9, 2012. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent References 2952254 3554193 Soft tissue retainer for use with bone implants, especially bone staples Surgical drill Washer for use with cancellous screw for attaching soft tissue to bone 5190548 InventorsAssigneeApplicationNo. 942667 filed on 09/09/1992US Classes:606/80, Reamer or drill606/86, Means for use in bone reperation606/104Screw or pin placement or removal meansExaminersPrimary: Brown, Michael A.Attorney, Agent or FirmForeign Patent References
International ClassesA61B 017/00A61F 005/00 A61F 002/32 AbstractA method of inserting a guide pin into tissue including inserting into the tissue a device having a cannula disposed longitudinally therein, a shank, and a tip. A guide pin movably disposed in the cannula and having a shank end proximal to the shank of the drill bit and a tip proximal to the tip of the drill bit. A retaining means associated with at least one of the drill bit and the guide pin for permitting the releasable retention of the guide pin in the cannula by means of adjustable force exerted on the guide pin by the drill bit. | |
