Paragraph 332
Paragraph 332
Application
Pivoting Burr guide
Matter Number
PER-16
Paragraph Number
332
Application Number
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Reference Case 1
PER-16
Reference Case 2
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Created
1/3/24, 4:26 AM
Modified
1/3/24, 4:26 AM
Id
13,129
Content
FIGS. 18A-18C illustrate views of example cutting tools that can be used, according to different embodiments. In one embodiment, the cutting tool 1026a has an elongate body with a round cross section. The drive section 1220 is near the proximal end 1202 and is configured to couple to a driver that rotates the cutting tool 1026. The guide section 1224 engages with the pivoting resection guide 1002 and guides the cutting tool 1026 during the creation of an osteotomy. The cutting section 1222 is near the distal end 1204. The cutting section 1222 is the part that resects/dissects the bone to form an osteotomy. In one embodiment, the cutting section 1222 includes a set of flutes or grooves that include sharp edges configured to cut and resect hard tissue and/or soft tissue.
Notes
Added by DJM Jan 2024