EXCHANGE SYSTEM FOR AXIAL SPINAL PROCEDURES

• Main Authors: DICKHUDT EUGENE A, ASSELL ROBERT L, BARNHOUSE MICHAEL P, CRAGG ANDREW H, AINSWORTH STEPHEN D
• Format: Patent
• Language: English
• Published: 15.05.2008
• Subjects: DIAGNOSIS; HUMAN NECESSITIES; HYGIENE; IDENTIFICATION; MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; SURGERY

An exchange system is disclosed, for providing a protected path to a subcutaneous procedure site. An exchange cannula is provided with a central lumen, and a drill wire lumen that serves as a portal for a drill wire for coupling the assembly to bone. The wall thickness of the exchange cannula may be...