Humeral cut guide
US9408616B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 12, 2014 |
| Grant date | Aug 9, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 30, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/568
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A humeral cut guide system for resectioning or resurfacing a humeral head. The humeral cut guide system includes a primary cut guide member configured to be removably coupled to the humeral head. The primary cut guide member includes a patient-specific bone-engaging surface, a primary elongate slot that defines a primary cutting plane, and a pair of cylindrical apertures configured to receive a pair of guide pins. A secondary cut guide member includes a pair of through-holes configured to mate with the pair of guide pins, and the secondary cut guide member includes a secondary elongate slot that defines a secondary cutting plane.
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