Retrograde cutting instrument
US11744596B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 2, 2021 |
| Grant date | Sep 5, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 14, 2041 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/062
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A retrograde cutting instrument and method of retrograde drilling using such an instrument. A method of forming a socket includes providing a retrograde cutter, inserting the cutter into a joint with a blade of the cutter in a straight position, pivoting the blade to a non-straight flip position, locking the blade in the flip position, and retrograde drilling a socket using the blade in the flip position.
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