Surgical tools facilitating increased accuracy, speed and simplicity in performing joint arthroplasty
US8366771B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 10, 2010 |
| Grant date | Feb 5, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 9, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49995
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Disclosed herein are tools for repairing articular surfaces repair materials and for repairing an articular surface. The surgical tools are designed to be customizable or highly selectable by patient to increase the speed, accuracy and simplicity of performing total or partial arthroplasty.
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