Adjustable interbody introducer device and method

摘要

Provided is a surgical instrument having an adjustable distal end that can securely engage an interbody for introduction of the interbody into an intervertebral space, can be adjusted before and during the surgical procedure to vary the angle of the distal end of the device and the angle of introduction of the interbody, and after positioning that interbody at the surgical site, can be easily disengaged and removed.

主权项

1. A surgical instrument comprising:
a first shaft having a first lumen extending therethrough; a second shaft at least partially disposed within the first lumen, the second shaft rotatable with respect to the first shaft, the second shaft having opposed proximal and distal ends, the distal end of the second shaft engageable with an implant; a grasping unit having a first end configured to releasably grasp an implant and a second end configured to be coupled with the second shaft; and a distal end of the first shaft contacting a cam surface of the grasping unit, the cam surface movable along the distal end to provide a pivot force to the grasping unit.