Tack device with shield

{
  "publication_number": "US6544273B1",
  "country": "US",
  "kind": "B1",
  "title": "Tack device with shield",
  "abstract": "A slotted shield for a surgical tack, including a body adapted to engage a tack head. The shield has at least one slot having a width, defined by the body. Optionally, the shield is mounted on a tack head on which said shield is mounted.",
  "claims": [
    "1. A slotted shield for use with a surgical instrument for implanting a surgical tack in bone, the surgical instrument having a tack head, the slotted shield comprising: a body adapted to engage the tack head; and at least one slot having a width, defined by said body.",
    "2. A shield according to claim 1, and comprising a tack head on which said shield is mounted.",
    "3. A shield according to claim 2, wherein said shield is mounted in a temporary manner.",
    "4. A shield according to claim 2, wherein said shield is permanently mounted on said tack head.",
    "5. A shield according to claim 2, wherein said shield is adapted to have a fixed rotational orientation when mounted on said tack head.",
    "6. A shield according to claim 2, wherein said shield is a one-use shield.",
    "7. A shield according to claim 2, wherein at least a portion of said shield defining said slot is rigid.",
    "8. A shield according to claim 2, wherein said body defines at least one arm-slot for an arm of said tack.",
    "9. A shield according to claim 2, wherein said at least one slot comprises a single slot.",
    "10. A shield according to claim 2, wherein said at least one slot comprises two slots.",
    "11. A shield according to claim 2, wherein said slot is wider than a sling which is mounted on said tack.",
    "12. A shield according to claim 2, wherein said slot is adapted to hold a sling.",
    "13. A surgical instrument for implanting a surgical tack in bone, the instrument having a slotted shield and a tack head on which said shield is mounted, the slotted shield comprising a body adapted to engage the tack head; at least one slot having a width, defined by said body, and wherein at least a portion of said shield defining said slot is flexible.",
    "14. A surgical instrument for implanting a surgical tack in bone, the instrument having a slotted shield and a tack head on which said shield is mounted, the slotted shield comprising a body adapted to engage the tack head; at least one slot having a width, defined by said body, and wherein at least a portion of said shield defining said slot is retractable relative to said tack head."
  ],
  "cpc": [
    "A61B 17/0401",
    "A61B 17/0642",
    "A61B 2017/00805",
    "A61B 2017/00867",
    "A61B 2017/0409",
    "A61B 2017/0412",
    "A61B 2017/0427",
    "A61B 2017/0437",
    "A61B 2017/044",
    "A61B 2017/0647",
    "A61F 2/0045"
  ],
  "assignees": [
    "AMS RES CORP"
  ],
  "filing_date": "2000-10-06",
  "publication_date": "2003-04-08",
  "grant_date": "2003-04-08",
  "priority_date": "1999-01-08",
  "application_number": "US-68410800-A",
  "family_id": "26323773",
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