Reamer guide systems and methods of use
US8911445B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 28, 2011 |
| Grant date | Dec 16, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 19, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/1782
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A reamer guide system may include a reamer guide that is configured to guide a reamer to at least two bones that are to be reamed to form a countersink. The reamer guide may be configured to temporarily couple to the at least two bones that are to be reamed so as to prevent substantial separation of the at least two bones during the reaming. The reamer guide system may further include a positioning aid that is configured to receive a locating element. The locating element is configured to temporarily couple to a target location adjacent the bones that are to be reamed. The reamer is configured to receive the locating element and advance along the locating element to the target location.
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