Reusable orthopaedic instrument having drain holes
US8187283B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 30, 2008 |
| Grant date | May 29, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 1, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2002/30772
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A reusable orthopaedic instrument includes a reusable orthopedic trial having a first outer surface and a second outer surface that is opposite the first outer surface. The second outer surface includes a plurality of sidewalls extending outwardly therefrom to form a cavity. A drain hole is formed in the second outer surface at a location within the cavity. The drain hole extends through the reusable orthopaedic trial from the second outer surface to the first outer surface. Further, the second outer surface slopes downwardly from the plurality of sidewalls toward the drain hole.
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