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Method for removal of bone

US8491596B2 · kind B2 · utility

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138References

22Claims

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Assignee

DePuy Products, Inc. · US

Inventors

Jack F. Long · Warsaw, US
Brian Maroney · Fort Wayne, US
Jose F. Guzman · Warsaw, US
Frank G. Alvine · Sioux Falls, US
Stephen F. Conti · Dorpsstraat, US
Roy W. Sanders · Tampa, US

Key dates

Filing date	Mar 9, 2009
Grant date	Jul 23, 2013
Priority date	—
Expiry date	May 6, 2030

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B17/1764
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A kit (10) for preparation of a bone cavity (12) in a bone (14) for implantation of a joint prosthesis (16) is provided. The kit (10) includes a guide (20) defining an opening (22) therethrough. The guide (20) is in cooperation with the prosthesis. The kit (10) also includes a rotatable tool (24) constrainable within the opening (22) of said guide (20). The tool (24) is adapted for removal of bone (14) to form the bone cavity (12).

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