Surgical device
US10568615B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 11, 2016 |
| Grant date | Feb 25, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 23, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2002/3895
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A surgical device is presented that combines multiple components and functions, such as, joint distraction, soft tissue distraction, a separation force that exerts a uniform tension on the knee ligaments, pre-aligned cut guides, and posterior cut guards that protect the posterior knee joint from unintentional damage by the surgical saw. A method of performing a partial knee replacement is also presented.
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