Reamer guide for revision procedure
US8246621B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 28, 2008 |
| Grant date | Aug 21, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 21, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/1778
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An instrument kit is provided for reaming bone around a head of a bone, the bone including an implanted epiphysis component. The instrument kit includes a reaming guide and a reamer. The reaming guide is couplable to the epiphysis component and has a first reamer support feature and a second reamer support feature. The reamer is couplable to one of the first reamer support feature and the second support feature to ream bone around the epiphysis component.
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