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Spring loaded microfracture impactor

US11413083B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 9, 2020
Grant dateAug 16, 2022
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Expiry dateFeb 12, 2041

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B2017/928
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A microfracture impactor tool including a housing defining a central axis, the housing can include a proximal portion and an opposite distal portion. A handle can be connected to the distal portion of the housing and can extend outward therefrom. The impactor tool can include a grip that is pivotably connected to the proximal portion of the body near the handle. The impactor tool can include an impactor wire configured to impact bone, and a guide tube connected to the distal portion of the housing that is configured to retain the impactor wire.

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