Polymer cutting block including metallic protective bushings and method of using same
US10828047B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 29, 2018 |
| Grant date | Nov 10, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 10, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/00831
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An orthopaedic surgical instrument includes a polymer 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 cutting slot during an orthopaedic surgical procedure.
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