An Orthopaedic Redressing Device
AssigneeMedical Device Research Australia Pty Ltd
InventorRonald Mark Gillies
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Abstract
The present disclosure is directed to a device for redressing a tapered portion of an orthopaedic implant. The device comprises a grinding member adapted to matingly contact or engage at least a portion of the tapered portion; a housing adapted for removably receiving the grinding member therein, the housing having an opening at or towards a distal end to receive the tapered portion therethrough; and a connector at or towards a proximal end for operably connecting the housing to a drill member.
Claims14
A device for redressing a tapered portion of an orthopaedic implant comprising:
- a grinding member adapted to matingly contact or engage at least a portion of the tapered portion;
- a housing adapted for removably receiving the grinding member therein, the housing having an opening at or towards a distal end to receive the tapered portion therethrough;
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- a connector at or towards a proximal end for operably connecting the housing to a drill member.
A method of redressing a tapered portion of an orthopaedic implant including the steps of:
- i. providing a device comprising:
- a grinding member adapted to matingly contact or engage at least a portion of the tapered portion;
- a housing adapted for removably receiving the grinding member therein, the housing having an opening at or towards a distal end to receive the tapered portion therethrough;
- and a connector at or towards a proximal end for operably connecting the housing to a drill member;
- ii. contacting or engaging the device with the tapered portion;
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- iii. redressing the tapered portion with the device.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.