Surgical guides and processes for producing and using the same
US12042159B1 · kind B1 · utility
Assignee
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 2, 2023 |
| Grant date | Jul 23, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 2, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2034/108
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Provided herein are 3D-printed patient-specific surgical guides and methods for making and using the same. In at least one embodiment, the guides include a first and second end, a first and second side, a conformal bone engaging surface, a front surface, one or more porous regions, one or more walls, and a plurality of openings. At least one of the plurality of openings extends through the guide between the conformal bone engaging surface and the front surface. The conformal bone engaging surface is contoured to a patient's anatomy. The first and second end, and the first and second side are contoured to avoid soft tissues of the patient.
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.