Femoral notch preparation guide
US10952744B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 21, 2018 |
| Grant date | Mar 23, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 19, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2/3859
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A notch preparation guide for engagement with a femoral trial component according to some embodiments includes an anterior portion having an anterior slot arranged to receive a portion of a first cutting instrument therein, and a posterior portion having a posterior slot arranged to receive a portion of a second cutting instrument therein. The anterior slot and the posterior slot are arranged to capture a portion of a distal femur there between for removal by either the first cutting instrument or the second cutting instrument. In some embodiments, the first cutting instrument is a saw and the second cutting instrument is a chisel. In some embodiments, the notch preparation guide includes a lock adapted to move between an open position wherein the notch preparation guide is detachable from the femoral trial component and a closed position wherein the notch preparation guide is fixedly attached to the femoral trial component.
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