Intramedullary system and method
US9526540B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 19, 2010 |
| Grant date | Dec 27, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 16, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/1615
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system and method for drilling soft tissue and positioning an intramedullary rod in a long bone is provided. The system includes an intramedullary rod having an internal channel sized to provide a tight fit for a drill assembly. The system also includes a step pin used for marking the position of a pilot hole drilled through the bone within which the intramedullary rod is positioned.
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