Expandable proximal reamer

Details Expandable proximal reamer Expandable proximal reamer

2011-05-03

2011-05-03

Barrett, Thomas C (Department: 3775)

Surgery

Instruments

Orthopedic instrumentation

C606S079000, C606S08600R, C606S096000, C606S063000, C606S068000, C606S313000, C606S327000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07935117

ABSTRACT:
A reamer for reaming a portion of a long bone cavity for use in implanting a joint prosthesis. The reamer is used in cooperation with a portion of an orthopaedic implant component and includes an expandable body that is adapted to adjust between a plurality of diameters. A plurality of cutting edges are also included and extend outwardly from the body, the edges adapted for cooperation with bone, and the cutting edges expanding as the expandable body expands.

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