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Application: TMC-PAT-4

Application RPM+ Resection Guide
Matter Number TMC-4PROV
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Application Number
Reference Case 1 TMC-4PROV
Reference Case 2
Created 1/3/24, 4:24 AM
Modified 1/3/24, 4:24 AM
Id 12,650
Content
The window 906 may be configured to show one or more bones on an inferior side of the resection guide 820b when the resection guide 820b is in use. In the illustrated embodiment, the window 906 is positioned between the resection features 902, 904. The window 906 can be made up of a single opening, a pair of openings, or a plurality of openings. In one embodiment, the window 906 includes a plurality of openings that extend from the superior side 914 to the inferior side 916. The single opening and/or plurality of openings may have a variety of forms, shapes, sizes, and/or configurations. In one embodiment, the window 906 may be a rectangular or other polygonal opening. The window 906 enables a surgeon to view past the resection guide 820b to visualize progress before, during or after one or more dissection or resection steps.
Notes Added by DJM Jan 2024