Intramedullary rod instrument
US8636741B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 19, 2008 |
| Grant date | Jan 28, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 23, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/157
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A femoral instrument for use in the intramedullary canal is described and includes an intramedullary rod having a tip at a free end. A body is attached to the intramedullary rod and has a face with a bone abutting portion. A centraliser mechanism is located within the rod and is operable to deploy and retract a plurality of members to engage and disengage an inner surface of the intramedullary canal.
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