Expandable proximal reamer
US8632546B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 23, 2011 |
| Grant date | Jan 21, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 20, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/061
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A reamer for reaming a portion of a long bone cavity for use in implanting a joint prosthesis. The reamer is used in cooperation with a portion of an orthopaedic implant component and includes an expandable body that is adapted to adjust between a plurality of diameters. A plurality of cutting edges are also included and extend outwardly from the body, the edges adapted for cooperation with bone, and the cutting edges expanding as the expandable body expands.
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