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Guides with pressure points

US8984731B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 28, 2014
Grant dateMar 24, 2015
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Expiry dateApr 28, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/49764
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The application provides methods for providing a surgical guide for placement on an anatomical part wherein the guide is provided with one or more dedicated push features that can be used as pressure points for applying force onto the surgical guide. The application further provides guides comprising one or more push features which can be used as a pressure point for applying force onto said guide.

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