Variable angle drill guide
US11911048B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 3, 2021 |
| Grant date | Feb 27, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 9, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/0807
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A drill guide handle configured to engage a variable angle drill guide, including: a handle grip; a first cannula extending from a proximal end of the drill guide handle to a distal end of the drill guide handle, wherein the first cannula is configured to provide a zero degree insertion angle for a drill bit; and a body including: a first tab and a second tab wherein the first and second tabs include a first and second tab protrusion, respectively, wherein each of the first tab and the second is configured to flex so that the first and second tab protrusions engage a horizontal groove on a variable angle drill guide; and a body protrusion on an inner surface of the body, wherein the body protrusion is configured to engage a vertical grove on the variable angle drill guide.
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