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Surgical instrument assemblies for use in surgically preparing a tibia for implantation of a prosthetic component

US8852197B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 22, 2012
Grant dateOct 7, 2014
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Expiry dateSep 17, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B2017/0046
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An orthopaedic surgical instrument assembly that includes a handle and a keel punch configured to be inserted into a proximal end of a surgically-prepared tibia of a patient. The handle includes a lever configured to secure the keel punch to the handle.

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