Proximal reamer

US8852189B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• DePuy Synthes Products, Inc. · US

Inventors

• David W. Daniels · Winona Lake, US
• Barry A. Schnieders · Plymouth, US
• Gabriel M. Surma · Winona Lake, US
• Jonathan E. Carr · Warsaw, US
• Larry G. McCleary · Warsaw, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Mar 14, 2013
• Grant date: Oct 7, 2014
• Expiry date: Mar 14, 2033

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61F2310/00029
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

A kit includes an orthopaedic implant stem, and a reamer assembly for reaming a proximal portion of a cavity, said reamer assembly cooperating with a proximal portion of the orthopaedic implant stem, said reamer assembly comprising, a sleeve defining an inner periphery, said sleeve configured to fit over the proximal portion of the orthopaedic implant stem, said sleeve defining an outer periphery, and a reamer including a body defining a cavity formed therein for receiving at least a portion of the outer periphery of said sleeve, a plurality of cutting edges extending outwardly from said body, said cutting edges adapted for cooperation with bone, and a stem extending from an end of the body, wherein the sleeve comprises a locking feature and the stem comprises a connection feature to removably secure the sleeve to the proximal portion of the orthopaedic implant stem when assembled together.