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Surgical tool for implantation of a device with a convex element

US9474537B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

MED-EL Elektromedizinische Geraete GmbH · AT

Inventors

Martin Zimmerling · Patsch, AT
Bernhard Jamnig · Innsbruck, AT

Key dates

Filing date	Jan 8, 2009
Grant date	Oct 25, 2016
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Feb 3, 2033

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61N1/36036
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A surgical tool lifts an overlying layer of skin away from underlying bone to prepare the bone to accommodate a convex element of an implantable device. The tool includes a lifting shell for insertion between the skin and the bone so as to lift the skin away from bone. A tool base supports the lifting shell and is supported by the bone. A drill template opening in the tool base provides access for preparing the bone to accommodate the convex element.

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