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Guide sleeve for suprapatellar surgery

US9566078B2 · kind B2 · utility

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16Claims

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Assignee

Stryker European Holdings, LLC · US

Inventors

Oliver Hirsch · Zermatt, CH
Claudia Graca · Kiel, DE
Ole Prien · Kiel, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Jan 17, 2013
Grant date	Feb 14, 2017
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Apr 21, 2033

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B2017/00862
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A tissue protection sleeve for use in suprapatellar surgery is provided. The sleeve has a first end, a second end, an inner surface and an outer surface. The sleeve further comprises at least two open grooves that extend along the inner surface from the first end to the second end. The grooves are adapted to accommodate elongated fixation elements inserted into a tibia. A drill guide sleeve and a trocar for inserting a guide wire are also provided and can be accommodated by the tissue protection sleeve.

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