ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 3 -- United States Patent no. 12,539,155, issued on Feb. 3.
"Bone reduction clamp" was invented by David J. German (Erie, Pa.).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "Disclosed is a surgical instrument that comprises a handle, a trigger pivotably coupled to the handle, wherein the trigger is movable between a first position and a second position. The surgical instrument further comprises a shaft extending from the handle, wherein the shaft comprises a distal end forming a hook. The surgical instrument further comprises a clamp arm extending from the handle and mechanically coupled to the trigger, wherein movement of the trigger from the first position toward the second position mo...