Surgical guide and method of use
US12274456B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 22, 2020 |
| Grant date | Apr 15, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 12, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/3966
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A surgical guide and methods of using the surgical guide are disclosed. The surgical guide includes a body having a first side and a second side. An adhesive material is disposed over at least a portion of the first side. A radiopaque guide element coupled to a second side of the body and an incision guard defines an opening extending from the first side to the second side of the body. The incision guard is sized and configured to receive a surgical instrument therethrough such that the incision guard prevents contact between the surgical instrument and a portion of a surgical site adjacent to the opening.
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