Patient selectable joint arthroplasty devices and surgical tools
US8439926B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 5, 2009 |
| Grant date | May 14, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 22, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2034/2065
- 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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