Inventors:
Ronald I. Apfelbaum - Salt Lake City UT, US
Assignee:
Aesculap Implant Systems, LLC - Center Valley PA
International Classification:
A61B 17/90
Abstract:
A surgical device suitable for use in spinal fusion of the cervical vertebrae is provided. The surgical device includes an inner tubular body and an outer tubular body. The inner and outer tubular body each has a lengthwise region and a distal portion with a discontinuous wall forming a fenestration. The fenestrations are alignable to provide a passage through the wall of the surgical device. The surgical device may provide any of several benefits, including unobstructed access to a surgical site, greater stability, and improved tactile control.