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Flexible shaft reduction tool

US8961522B2 · kind B2 · utility

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5Claims

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Assignee

Biomet C.V. · GI

Inventors

Anthony J. Metzinger · Winona Lake, US
David A. Hawkes · Winona Lake, US

Key dates

Filing date	Jan 25, 2007
Grant date	Feb 24, 2015
Priority date	—
Expiry date	May 2, 2031

Classification

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

Abstract

A bone reduction method and apparatus includes a bone reduction tool including a shaft with a proximal end portion, a distal end portion for insertion into a fractured bone, a first rigid portion located at the distal end portion, and a first flexible portion located between the first rigid portion and the proximal end portion.

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