Patent ID: 7278996
Filing Date: 2007-10-09
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. An orthopaedic reamer assembly, comprising: a reamer including a generally hemispherical shell having a thin wall with a concave side and a convex side, and at least one attachment feature formed in said thin wall, at least one said attachment feature including at least one indent in said hemispherical shell, said at least one indent protruding on said concave side, said hemispherical shell including at least one cutting surface, said at least one attachment feature extending through said thin wall and in communication with both said concave side of said thin wall and said convex side of said thin wall, said hemispherical shell including at least one attachment slot, each said attachment slot adjacent a corresponding said indent, and at least one said attachment slot including a recess; and a driver including a shaft with a reamer end, said reamer end removably attached to said at least one attachment feature.