System and method of bone preparation

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9522008
APP PUB NO 20150173777A1
SERIAL NO

14640477

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The invention includes a system, method and kit for preparation of a bone. One aspect of the present invention is a bone preparation system comprising a cutting instrument and a guiding element. The cutting instrument includes a distal attachment feature and a distal region. The guiding element includes a proximal attachment feature and a guiding surface. When the proximal attachment feature of the guiding element is engaged with the distal attachment feature of the cutting instrument, the cutting instrument can pivot about the proximal attachment feature until the distal region contacts the guiding surface.

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HOWMEDICA OSTEONICS CORP325 CORPORATE DRIVE MAHWAH NJ 07430

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Alipit, Vincent Nanuet, US 5 67
Ferko, Michael C Warwick, US 29 594

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