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Surgical instrument and method

US11369389B2 · kind B2 · utility

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20Claims

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Assignee

Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.

Inventors

Stanley T. Palmatier · Forest, US
William D. Armstrong · Memphis, US
Nicholas M. Benson · Collierville, US
Grady S. Davis · Collierville, US

Key dates

Filing date	Dec 23, 2019
Grant date	Jun 28, 2022
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Apr 30, 2040

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B2017/320008
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A surgical instrument includes a first member defining an axis. A second member is axially translatable relative to the first member. A cutting element is connected with the second member and has a cutting surface. The cutting element is rotatable relative to the second member to transversely move cut tissue. Systems, implants and methods are disclosed.

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