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Adjustable excision device for bones

US8475462B2 · kind B2 · utility

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4References

20Claims

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Inventors

Gareth Thomas · Christchurch, GB
Paul Knox · Ebersberg, DE
Daniel Bailey · Lake Ronkonkoma, US

Key dates

Filing date	Nov 24, 2009
Grant date	Jul 2, 2013
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Aug 4, 2031

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B17/151
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present invention provides a device for segmenting a bone. The bone is segmented in two cuts i.e. an initial cut and a final cut. While segmenting the bone, the device is clamped to the bone directly or with the help of a block attached to the bone. An initial cut is taken after the clamping is performed. An upper part of the device is then moved to a predetermined length and the final cut is taken. Thus, the device enables an accurate length of cut to be taken while segmenting the bone. The device also enables varied length of cuts to be taken while segmenting the bone.

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