Guides with pressure points
US8984731B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 28, 2014 |
| Grant date | Mar 24, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 28, 2034 |
Classification
- 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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