Acetabular cup reamer guide
US9138258B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 1, 2011 |
| Grant date | Sep 22, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 23, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention relates to guiding instruments for acetabular cup reamers, which allow for a much more accurate and precise reaming of the acetabular implant zone. The invention further provides combinations of acetabular cup reamers and guiding instruments therefor and methods for their manufacture and their use.
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