Stryker European Holdings I, LLC (Kalamazoo, MI)

Implants and a fixation device are two parts of a surgical implant. The implant and the fixation component are one monolithic unit. The implant includes an insertion instrument. The implant and the fixation member and the insertion instrument together are a single, monolithic structure and are constructed from the same material. Monolithically the implant is linked to the fixation members via the first link that is frangible and monolithically to the insertion tool via a second frangible link. When force is applied at any time, the frangible connections could be broken.

The inventions are related to surgical implant systems as well as methods for implanting them. Particularly the inventions described herein relate to systems for surgical implants that include monolithic structures having an implant, a fixationmember and/or an instrument that are easily connected to separate them during an operation.

Implants used for surgery usually comprise several components. Implants can consist of several pieces and are typically connected to tissue nearby using some or all of the fixation elements, such as screws or anchors. Additionally, one or more instruments are typically needed in a surgical procedure, to hold and guide the implant as well as to insert the fixation element(s) to secure the implant. It can be challenging to arrange the operating room and sterilize the equipment to avoid infection. Procedures can also be complicated by falling or handling screws that are smaller. This can increase manufacturing costs as well as inventory of implants and instruments.

There is a demand in the field for a surgical implant system that overcomes these drawbacks by reducing the complexity of surgical procedures and by making such procedures more efficient.

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