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Paragraph 172
Application
APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR GENERATING PATIENT-SPECIFIC IMPLANTSAND/OR INSTRUMENTATION
Matter Number
PER-32
Paragraph Number
172
Application Number
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Reference Case 1
PER-32
Reference Case 2
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Created
1/6/24, 9:48 PM
Modified
1/6/24, 9:48 PM
Id
13,336
Content
The body 1032 may include a pattern 1033 of openings that extend from one surface or side to an opposite surface or side. In the illustrated embodiment, the pattern 1033 is a honeycomb pattern of holes in the shape of hexagons. The pattern 1033 serves to enhance visualization by a surgeon of bone contacting the resection guide 1020. In addition, the pattern 1033 reduces the amount of material needed to fabricate the resection guide 1020. In certain embodiments, the resection guide 1020 may be fabricated from metal using additive manufacturing. Furthermore, the pattern 1033 provides an aesthetic benefit for the resection guide 1020.
Notes
Added by DJM Jan 2024