Surgical instrument

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2006-04-04

2006-04-04

Robert, Eduardo C. (Department: 3733)

Surgery

Instruments

Orthopedic instrumentation

Reexamination Certificate

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07022124

ABSTRACT:
There is provided a surgical instrument that includes an elongated body of which distal end is formed to press and drive a bone plug into a bone tunnel. The elongated body also has a guiding hole which is preferably formed along the longitudinal axis of the elongated body and in communication with a front opening formed at the distal end. The guiding hole is formed such that a guide wire can be inserted therein and extend out from the front opening. The guide wire is used to guide the bone plug towards the distal end of the surgical instrument and keep the bone plug there during driving it into the bone tunnel.

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