Flexible ACL instrumentation, kit and method
US9795398B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 13, 2011 |
| Grant date | Oct 24, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 18, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/1631
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
In a first embodiment, the present invention includes an instrument for use in preparing a femur for soft tissue repair or reconstruction, including a cannulated, curved guide tool having a cannulated body extending to a distal tip and a plane defined by a longitudinal axis of the cannulated body and distal tip; and a flange secured to the distal tip and extending from the distal tip in a direction transverse from the distal tip, the flange having a first curve along at least a portion of the flange and a degree of tilt, relative to the plane, along at least a portion of the flange. In an alternate embodiment, the present invention may also include a method of preparing a bone for reattachment of soft tissue thereto, including visualizing a reattachment site; selecting a guide tool from a plurality of cannulated curved guide tools, each of the plurality of guide tools having a distal tip that includes a flange; directing the distal tip of the selected guide tool towards the reattachment site; and placing the flange against the surrounding anatomy such that the distal tip is on the reattachment site.
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