Unicondylar knee apparatus and system
US7608079B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 5, 2004 |
| Grant date | Oct 27, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 17, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2230/0034
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A device for resecting a bone to receive an implant comprising a resection guide and a cutting device. The resection guide is operable to be secured to a bone. The cutting device operable to cut the bone. The cutting device is received by the resection guide and directed to the bone by the resection guide. The resection guide restricts movement of the cutting device to form a resected portion within the bone, the resected portion at least substantially surrounded by a bone rim.
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