Orthopaedic instrument system including an instrument caddy and method for assembling a surgical instrument
US11478322B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 19, 2019 |
| Grant date | Oct 25, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 22, 2041 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2/0095
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An orthopaedic instrument system including an instrument caddy is disclosed. The instrument caddy is configured to receive one or more cutting broaches to house the cutting broaches between orthopaedic surgical procedures. The instrument caddy is also configured to be used during a surgical procedure to assist a user in assembling the cutting broach with another surgical instrument. A method of assembling a surgical instrument is also disclosed.
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