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System and method for association of a guiding aid with a patient tissue

US11730497B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 10, 2017
Grant dateAug 22, 2023
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Expiry dateMay 23, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B2034/108
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A patient tissue includes a primary patient tissue area and an anatomically differentiated bordering secondary patient tissue area. An apparatus is at least partially customized responsive to preoperative imaging of the patient tissue. Means are provided for mating with the primary patient tissue area in a preselected relative orientation. Means are provided for fixing a first landmark to the primary patient tissue area in at least one of a predetermined marking location and a predetermined marking trajectory. Means are provided for fixing a second landmark to the secondary patient tissue area in at least one of a predetermined marking location and a predetermined marking trajectory. A method of associating a plurality of landmarks with a patient tissue is also provided.

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