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Sacroiliac fusion system

US8348950B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 3, 2010
Grant dateJan 8, 2013
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Expiry dateMay 26, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B2090/062
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An undercutting system for preparing a region between ilium and sacrum for sacroiliac fusion. The undercutting system includes an insertion apparatus and a cutting assembly. The cutting assembly is operably attached to the insertion apparatus. The cutting assembly is movable with respect to the insertion apparatus between a retracted configuration and an extended configuration.

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