Punch apparatus and method for surgery
US7390327B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 3, 2003 |
| Grant date | Jun 24, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 2, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/1604
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A bone implantation instrument, punch apparatus and method of forming a recess in a bone are described. The instrument and apparatus include a punch that is extracted from the bone by prying force.
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