Shiga University Surgical Instrument Patent for Coracoid Process and Scapular Neck Movement
Summary
The USPTO granted patent US12599420B2 to National University Corporation Shiga University of Medical Science for a surgical instrument designed to facilitate proximity between the coracoid process and scapular neck. The instrument includes a shaft extending in a first direction and an inclined part extending at an angle of 95° to 115° to the first direction, with a notch for screw passage. The patent contains 10 claims and was filed on July 6, 2021.
What changed
The USPTO granted patent US12599420B2 to National University Corporation Shiga University of Medical Science covering a surgical instrument with a specific geometric design including a shaft and inclined part at 95°-115° angle, with a notch on the outer edge for screw passage. The instrument is designed to facilitate bringing the coracoid process into proximity with the scapular neck during surgical procedures.
Manufacturers developing similar surgical instruments for shoulder or scapular procedures should review the patent claims to ensure no infringement. Healthcare providers using such instruments should verify proper licensing or consider alternative designs. The patent holder now has exclusive rights to the claimed surgical instrument design in the United States.
What to do next
- Monitor patent claims to avoid infringement
- Review surgical instrument design for potential licensing needs
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Surgical instrument, medical tool set, and movement method
Grant US12599420B2 Kind: B2 Apr 14, 2026
Assignee
NATIONAL UNIVERSITY CORPORATION SHIGA UNIVERSITY OF MEDICAL SCIENCE
Inventors
Shinji Imai
Abstract
Provided is a surgical instrument that can easily bring the coracoid process into proximity with the scapular neck. A surgical instrument 1 of the present invention includes a shaft 2 extending in the first direction, and an inclined part 3 extending from the tip of the shaft 2 in the second direction. The second direction, in which the inclined part 3 extends, is inclined at an angle of α in a range of 95° or more and 115° or less to the first direction, in which the shaft 2 extends, and the inclined part 3 includes on the outer edge thereof a notch 10 through which a screw is passed.
CPC Classifications
A61B 17/1684 A61B 17/1778 A61B 2017/564 A61B 17/7077 A61B 17/808 A61B 17/88 A61B 17/8866 A61B 17/8872 A61B 17/8875 A61B 17/90 A61F 2/4612
Filing Date
2021-07-06
Application No.
18014889
Claims
10
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