Flip retrograde cutting instrument
US8652139B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 2, 2008 |
| Grant date | Feb 18, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 18, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/062
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A flip retrograde cutting instrument and method of retrograde drilling using such an instrument. A method of forming a socket includes providing a flip retrograde cutter, inserting the cutter into a joint with a blade of the cutter in a straight position, pivoting the blade to a non-straight flip position, locking the blade in the flip position, and retrograde drilling a socket using the blade in the flip position.
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