Paragraph Number

70

The first slot 142 includes a first scalloped edge 146 at one end and an opposite end that connects to and is in communication with the aperture 120. The second slot 144 includes a second scalloped edge 148 at one end and an opposite end that connects to and is in communication with the aperture 120. In one embodiment, the first scalloped edge 146 and second scalloped edge 148 are concave structures at the end of the first slot 142 and second slot 144 respectively. The first scalloped edge 146 and second scalloped edge 148 can facilitate evacuation of debris while the surgical saw blade 100 is cutting. In particular, the first scalloped edge 146 and second scalloped edge 148 can facilitate evacuation of debris from the back side 204 through the aperture toward the front side 202.

Added by DJM 9 2021