Targeting guide assembly
US10213219B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 16, 2015 |
| Grant date | Feb 26, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 12, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/90
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
This disclosure relates to a targeting guide assembly for positioning a surgical instrument. The targeting guide assembly is used to accurately place a surgical instrument for establishing a precise path for subsequent screw placement, retrograde drilling, etc. A targeting guide assembly according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, a first bracket, a second bracket rotatable relative to the first bracket and a cannula guide body movable within a slot of the first bracket.
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