Surgical instrument attachment
US8496010B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 19, 2008 |
| Grant date | Jul 30, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 14, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/157
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A surgical instrument which can be attached to a patient is described. The instrument includes an alignment guide having a distal end and a proximal end. A brace is attached toward the proximal end of the alignment guide for attaching the instrument to a limb of a patient. The brace comprises a pair of opposed members, each member being shaped to hold a respective bony part of the patient on either side of the patient. At least a part of the brace is made of a resilient material allowing the brace to grip the patient in use.
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