Disposable acetabular reamer from flat stock
US8679124B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 20, 2007 |
| Grant date | Mar 25, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 7, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49995
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A disposable reamer is provided, made up of a base and a thin-walled, perforated cutting body of flat metal stock affixed thereto. The base and body may be molded together or assembled together in a mechanical manner. The body is optionally formed so as to comprise a plurality of appendages connected at a center so as to improve die forming of the body into a final desired shape while at the same time minimizing stress-induced deformation in the body.
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