Patent ID: 8790350
Filing Date: 2014-07-29
Classification: A61B,A61F

Abstract:
1. An instrument kit for preparing a glenoid of a scapula, the glenoid adapted for receiving a glenoid component having a feature closely conforming to the glenoid, the glenoid component providing a bearing surface for a head portion of a humerus, the instrument kit comprising: a first portion tool for preparing a first portion of the glenoid of a scapula; and a second portion tool assembly for preparing a second portion of the glenoid of a scapula, a substantial portion of the second portion being spaced from the first portion; wherein said second portion tool assembly includes a guide having a housing, a base and a restraining component, the base including a convex lower surface sized and shaped to be seated in a prepared joint surface and the restraining component operably associated with the base, the restraining component being pivotably and removably coupled to the housing, the housing including a pintle and the restraining component including a bearing have a u-shaped slot, wherein the pintle slidably fits within the u-shaped slot.