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Customized surgical guides, methods for manufacturing and uses thereof

US9808261B2 · kind B2 · utility

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15Claims

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Assignee

MATERIALISE N.V. · BE

Inventors

Frederik Gelaude · Leuven, BE
Tim Clijmans · Heverlee, BE

Key dates

Filing date	Dec 28, 2010
Grant date	Nov 7, 2017
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jan 30, 2032

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY10T29/49764
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The invention relates to surgical guides which are of use during reconstructive bone surgery for guiding a surgical instrument or tool. More particularly, the guides are characterized in that they are fitted to the implant rather than to the bone.

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