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Tendon leader

US4901717A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 16, 1988
Grant dateFeb 20, 1990
Priority date
Expiry dateDec 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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