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Device and method for use during ligament reconstruction surgery
US9101372B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-9101372-B2 |
| Application number | US-201414215624-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Mar 17, 2014 |
| Priority date | Mar 4, 2008 |
| Publication date | Aug 11, 2015 |
| Grant date | Aug 11, 2015 |
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The present disclosure relates to a device for use in ligament reconstruction surgery. The device includes a handle, a tube coupled to the handle, and a locking mechanism coupled to the handle. A method for use during ligament reconstruction surgery is also disclosed.
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What is claimed is: 1. A device for use in ligament reconstruction surgery comprising: a handle comprising a first set of markings, a second set of markings, and a window located between the first and second set of markings, the second set of markings corresponding to a size of a suture loop for use with a bone tunnel; a tube coupled to the handle such that a second end of the tube is directly attached to a hole of the handle, the window providing visibility to guidewire marking…
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- What does patent US9101372B2 cover?
- The present disclosure relates to a device for use in ligament reconstruction surgery. The device includes a handle, a tube coupled to the handle, and a locking mechanism coupled to the handle. A method for use during ligament reconstruction surgery is also disclosed.
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Smith & Nephew Inc
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification A61B17/1764. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
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- Publication date Tue Aug 11 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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