Tendon leader
US4901717A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 16, 1988 |
| Grant date | Feb 20, 1990 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 16, 2008 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/32
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A tendon leader used in knee surgery utilizing an elongated stem member. The stem includes a leading end and a trailing end. A tendon engaging tube is held to the stem for guiding placement of a tendon in a knee.
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