Convergent tunnel guide apparatus and method
US7842042B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 16, 2005 |
| Grant date | Nov 30, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 25, 2026 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/1714
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A tunnel guide apparatus and method for forming two convergent tunnels in a bone. The apparatus includes a first bullet member for aiming a guide pin to form a first tunnel in the bone. A second bullet member adjustably connects to the first bullet member, for aiming a guide pin to form a second tunnel in the bone such that the first and second tunnels are convergent. The two bullet members are joined by a guide arm member disposed on a guide arc member such that the first and second bullet members and the guide arm member are adjustable on the guide arc member to form the two tunnels.
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