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Femoral finishing guide

US10448960B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Zimmer, Inc. · US

Inventors

Andrew Freiberg · Weston, US
Lindsey R. Rolston · New Castle, US
Jeffery A. VanDiepenbos · Syracuse, US
Anthony Romano · Columbia City, US
Nolan C. Jones · Warsaw, US
Jason S. Toler · Pierceton, US
Brian D. Earl · South Bend, US

Key dates

Filing date	Jul 6, 2016
Grant date	Oct 22, 2019
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Aug 14, 2037

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B17/16
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Methods and apparatuses including an apparatus for guiding a femoral bone cut during knee replacement surgery are disclosed. The apparatus can comprise a cut guide having a first side, a second side, a third side, and one or more slots. The first side can be configured to interface with a resected surface of a femur. The second side can be spaced from the first side. The one or more slots can be defined by the apparatus and extend from the first side to the second side. The third side can be disposed between the first side and the second side and can have at least one projection extending therefrom. The at least one projection can be configured to guide a cutting tool into the one or more slots.

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