Adjustable acetabular reamers and methods
US11284908B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 17, 2020 |
| Grant date | Mar 29, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 3, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2/4609
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Described herein are examples of adjustable orthopedic reamer heads and methods for preparing a bone to receive an implant. The adjustable reamer heads and methods can include changing a cutting characteristic such as the size of an adjustable reamer head. In an illustrative example of an adjustable reamer head, the reamer head can include a housing, an actuator and a plurality of cutting elements. The plurality of cutting elements can be retained by the housing and can be operably coupled to the actuator. The plurality of cutting elements can include a first size cutting element and a second size cutting element. When the actuator is actuated, the first size cutting element and the second size cutting element can move relative to one another to change from a first cutting size to a second cutting size.
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