Disposable multi-purpose tool for total knee arthroplasty

US10582982B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Zimmer, Inc. · US

Inventors

• Michael G. Fisher · Blieskastel, DE
• Stephen M. Howell · Sacramento, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Mar 17, 2016
• Grant date: Mar 10, 2020
• Expiry date: Sep 10, 2037

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61F2002/4668
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

A multi-purpose measurement tool comprises an elongate beam and a slide. The elongate beam extends from a first end to a second end, and comprises a first fixed jaw, a second fixed jaw, and a track. The first fixed jaw extends from the beam at the first end. The second fixed jaw extends from the beam opposite the first jaw and spaced from the first end. The track extends across the elongate beam through the first end. The slide has a first end extending from the track and a second end extending into the track. The slide has a moveable jaw extending from the slide opposite the first fixed jaw. The slide can also have a front face and a back face, each face with readable measurement indicia thereon.