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Surgical aimer

US9237895B2 · kind B2 · utility

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21Claims

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Assignee

SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. · US

Inventors

Gary R. McCarthy · East Bridgewater, US
Michael C. Ferragamo · Foster, US
Susan L. Spear · Central Falls, US

Key dates

Filing date	Aug 18, 2014
Grant date	Jan 19, 2016
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Aug 18, 2034

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B2017/291
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a surgical aimer including a shaft having a proximal portion and a distal portion and a handle coupled to the proximal portion of the shaft. The handle includes a mechanism for coupling the shaft to the handle and releasing the shaft from the handle.

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