Surgery – Instruments – Orthopedic instrumentation
Reexamination Certificate
2006-02-02
2010-06-15
Robert, Eduardo C (Department: 3733)
Surgery
Instruments
Orthopedic instrumentation
C623S013120
Reexamination Certificate
active
07736364
ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for drilling a bone for receipt of a first and second bundle includes drilling a first tunnel in the bone. A locating member extending along a first axis from the tool may be positioned into the first tunnel. A cutting guide may be moved relative to the locating member to define a lateral offset between the locating member and the cutting guide. The cutting guide may then be located at a desired offset. The second tunnel may then be formed in the bone with a cutting member associated with the cutting guide, the cutting member having a second axis in a defined orientation relative to the first axis.
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Biomet Sports Medicine, LLC
Hammond Ellen C
Harness Dickey
Robert Eduardo C
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