Orthopaedic glenoid reamer
US6245074A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 1, 1999 |
| Grant date | Jun 12, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 1, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/1602
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An orthopaedic reamer includes an elongate shaft and a cutting head attached to an end of the shaft. The cutting head has a diameter which is larger than the shaft. The cutting head has a radial perimeter and an axial cutting face with a plurality of cutting teeth. The cutting head has at least one visualization groove which extends radially inward from the radial perimeter. The at least one visualization groove allows a surgeon to visualize the cut bone during surgery.
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