Aiming device for intramedullary nails, and related systems and methods
US11540846B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 22, 2019 |
| Grant date | Jan 3, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 8, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/1739
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A device for implanting an intramedullary nail includes a base member and an adjustable member coupled together and translatable relative to each other along a direction. The device includes an insertion handle configured to carry the nail and mount to the adjustable member. A drill guide is attachable to the base member and configured to carry one or more guide sleeves for alignment with locking holes of the intramedullary nail. A first reference member extends from the base or adjustable member and has a first contact portion configured to contact an exterior location of a patient's limb. A second reference member extends from the other of the base and adjustable members and has a second contact portion configured to contact another exterior location of the limb. At least one of the first and second reference members is positionally adjustable relative to the base or adjustable member from which it extends.
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