Patent ID: 6755840
Filing Date: 2004-06-29
Classification: A61B,A61F,Y10S

Abstract:
An instrument for use in fixation of a soft tissue graft, said instrument comprising:an elongated body that is insertable into a tibial tunnel formed in a tibia, said elongated body defining a first bore passing through said elongated body; a positioning bar extending from said elongated body and operable to engage a portion of the tibia; and a guide bushing extending from said elongated body, said guide bushing defining a second bore passing through said guide bushing, said first bore being in communication with said second bore, wherein said first and second bores are operable to permit a guide bore to be formed relative to the tibial tunnel; wherein said positioning bar and said guide bushing provide for a substantially stable three point contact at an entrance opening to the tibial tunnel to provide relative stability for the instrument.