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Prosthetic implant and surgical tool

US6746452B2 · kind B2 · utility

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13Claims
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Filing dateJul 16, 2002
Grant dateJun 8, 2004
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Expiry dateAug 7, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F2310/00796
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A surgical tool for gripping the implant includes an elongate body having a first end surface for bearing on the prosthetic implant. Lugs or hooked ends of the tool are capable of attaching the tool to the implant.

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