Instrument for use in minimally invasive surgery
US8439928B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 22, 2010 |
| Grant date | May 14, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 29, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2250/0097
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An instrument for use in minimally invasive hip surgery, the instrument being for use in forming and using a portal incision in a hip arthroplasty procedure to implant an acetabular implant. In particular, the instrument is useful for both alignment and insertion/impaction of an acetabular shell. Furthermore, the instrument is suitable for assuring the shell is impacted with the proper abduction and version in left or right hips.
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