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Apparatus and method for harvesting bone

US6755837B2 · kind B2 · utility

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74Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateSep 23, 2002
Grant dateJun 29, 2004
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Expiry dateNov 7, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B17/1688
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A bone grafting and/or shaping instrument includes a handle portion, a collection chamber and a blade. Features on the blade cooperate with features on the collection chamber to secure the blade to the collection chamber. A flexible joint between the collection chamber and the handle portion allows the user to orient the cutting edge of the blade in any desired position relative to the handle portion.

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