Surgery – Instruments – Orthopedic instrumentation
Reexamination Certificate
2011-04-19
2011-04-19
Barrett, Thomas C (Department: 3775)
Surgery
Instruments
Orthopedic instrumentation
C606S08600R
Reexamination Certificate
active
07927340
ABSTRACT:
The invention relates to a drill guide and method for providing a drill guide, where the drill guide is for placing a fixation device hole proximate to a bone tunnel in a bone. The drill guide includes a foot for placement in the bone tunnel in the bone and a leg extending from the foot and having a recess. A locator is placed within the recess and, in a retracted position, the locator is inside the leg. The locator is also hingedly connected to the leg such that, in an unretracted position, the locator rotates and extends outwardly from the recess for locating a fixation device hole.
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European Search Report, EP08010257, Nov. 12, 2008, 5 pages.
Barrett Thomas C
Karl Storz GmbH & Co. KG
St. Onge Steward Johnston & Reens LLC
Waggle, Jr. Larry E
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