Guides and instruments for improving accuracy of glenoid implant placement
US12193943B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 4, 2023 |
| Grant date | Jan 14, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 18, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2002/4677
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A patient specific shoulder guide is provided that includes a hub and a plurality of peripheral members. Each of the peripheral members has a peripheral member height dimension between the patient specific contact surface and a side of the peripheral member opposite the patient specific contact surface. At least one of the peripheral members is a low profile peripheral member in which the peripheral height dimension is less than the peripheral height dimension of at least one other of the peripheral members or is less than the hub height.
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