Distractors having attachable paddles, impaction devices, and methods for use in total ankle replacement
US12303138B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 7, 2022 |
| Grant date | May 20, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 28, 2043 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2/4202
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A distractor system for use in a joint between two bone surfaces of an anatomical structure includes, for example, distractor and at least one detachable tool comprising a body having a proximal portion and a distal portion, said proximal portion being releasably attachable to at least one of a first end of the distractor and/or a second end of the distractor. The distal portion of the detachable tool being operably positionable in the joint between the two bone surfaces of the anatomical structure. The detachable tools may include a detachable paddle.
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