Apparatus for knee prosthesis
CA 1324548 C · Owner: Howmedica Inc. · Inventors: Ewald, Frederick Conrad; Walker, Peter Stanley; Poggie, Matthew Paul
Overview
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A modular apparatus for use in the preparation of bone surfaces and the implantation of a modular total knee prosthesis in a patient, which apparatus comprises cutting guides, templates, alignment devices a, distractor and clamping instruments which provide modularity and facilitate bone resection and prosthesis implantation.
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- Granted November 23, 1993. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended November 23, 2010.
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