Prosthetic implant and surgical tool
US6746452B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 16, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jun 8, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 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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