Arthroscopic tunnel guide for rotator cuff repair
US8556911B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 27, 2010 |
| Grant date | Oct 15, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 23, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/1778
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A drill guide assembly for drilling a tunnel having a fixed, non-zero radius of curvature, where the drill guide assembly includes a housing and a sleeve, or cutting tube, configured to reciprocate within the distal portion where the sleeve, or cutting tube, is configured to receive a bone cutting instrument.
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