Surgical instrument
US9750619B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 28, 2012 |
| Grant date | Sep 5, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 8, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2002/4658
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An adjustable spacer instrument and method of use in a knee arthroplasty procedure are described. The instrument comprises a first member having a substantially planar upper surface and a second member having a substantially planar lower surface. An angular adjustment mechanism is interposed between the first and second members and is operable to adjust the degree of tilt between the upper surface and the lower surface and includes a releasable lock which can maintain the degree of tilt.
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