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Patent US7857817 - System and method for joint resurface repair - Google PatentsSearch Images Maps Play YouTube News Gmail Drive More »Sign in<nobr>Advanced Patent Search</nobr>PatentsA generic bone implant, or set of standardized implants, is created based on using a guide device to develop an axis normal to an articular surface of bone and collecting only one or two data points. A generic cutting tool is used to cut the bone to a point where a generic implant can be used. Several...http://www.google.co.uk/patents/US7857817?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US7857817 - System and method for joint resurface repairAdvanced Patent SearchPublication numberUS7857817 B2Publication typeGrantApplication numberUS 12/415,503Publication date28 Dec 2010Filing date31 Mar 2009Priority date1 May 2000Also published asUS6610067, US7510558, US20020147498, US20040015170, US20090192516, US20120004663Publication number12415503, 415503, US 7857817 B2, US 7857817B2, US-B2-7857817, US7857817 B2, US7857817B2InventorsSteven J. Tallarida, Steven W. EkOriginal AssigneeArthrosurface Inc.Export CitationBiBTeX, EndNote, RefManPatent Citations (103), Non-Patent Citations (233), Referenced by (5), Classifications (122), Legal Events (2) External Links: USPTO, USPTO Assignment, EspacenetSystem and method for joint resurface repairUS 7857817 B2Abstract A generic bone implant, or set of standardized implants, is created based on using a guide device to develop an axis normal to an articular surface of bone and collecting only one or two data points. A generic cutting tool is used to cut the bone to a point where a generic implant can be used. Several improved tools relating to the procedure for using such an implant, as well as methods for using implants consistent with the invention are further described, including: single-axis and biaxial drill guide tools and methods, generic single-axis implant methods and devices, generic biaxial implant methods and devices, tools and methods for holding or delivering an implant, removal or revision tools and methods, digital measuring systems and methods, and set of measuring gauges for determining the appropriate implant dimensions.
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