Parallel drill guide
US8308732B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 12, 2010 |
| Grant date | Nov 13, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 2, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/1728
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A parallel drill guide and system which maintains contact on the bone at various angles. The parallel drill guide comprises a fixed sleeve and a parallel, axially slidable, sleeve for guiding the insertion of two parallel wires or pins into bone at any angle while maintaining contact between the bone and the guide. The drill guide is also provided with a locking mechanism that locks the slidable sleeve into position at any lateral distance relative to the fixed sleeve, using a novel off-axis locking device.
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