Customized patient-specific surgical instruments and method
US10874404B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 30, 2016 |
| Grant date | Dec 29, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 5, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2034/108
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Customized patient-specific instruments configured to be selectively attached at predetermined locations of a patient's bone are disclosed. The customized patient-specific instruments may include a polymeric body including a bone-facing surface having a customized patient-specific negative contour shaped to match and receive a corresponding positive contour of the patient's bone at the predetermined location. The customized patient-specific instruments also include a metallic coating that defines one or more cutting slots. A method of performing an orthopaedic surgical procedure is also disclosed.
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