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Polymer 4-in-1 femoral cutting block including metallic protective bushings

US10111673B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

DEPUY IRELAND UNLIMITED COMPANY · IE

Inventors

Jon M. Edwards · Warsaw, US
Michael J. Rock · Leeds, GB

Key dates

Filing date	Mar 5, 2013
Grant date	Oct 30, 2018
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jan 10, 2037

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B2017/00831
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An orthopedic surgical instrument includes a polymer 4-in-1 cutting block having a number of metallic cutting guides secured thereto. A pair of metallic bushings function as saw stops at the medial and lateral ends of the chamfer cutting slot.

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