Reamer instruments and related methods
US11638596B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 13, 2020 |
| Grant date | May 2, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 22, 2041 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/062
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Reamer instruments and related methods are disclosed herein, e.g., for reaming bone to facilitate in situ assembly of a bone anchor. In some embodiments, the instrument can include a feedback mechanism configured to alert the user when sufficient bone has been removed to facilitate assembly of the bone anchor. The feedback mechanism can be triggered by a movable shaft of the instrument that is displaced by the shank portion of the bone anchor as the surrounding bone is reamed.
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