Drill bit for osteochondral drilling with guiding element and uses thereof

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9113916
APP PUB NO 20120053588A1
SERIAL NO

12873030

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Drill bits comprising a shaft having a proximal end, a distal end, and a longitudinal axis extending between the proximal end and the distal end; and a cutting head located at the distal end of the shaft, having a cutting diameter, and having at least one flute, which includes a cutting edge and an offset leading spur are disclosed. A portion of the shaft of the drill bits located adjacent and proximal to the cutting head has a reduced diameter relative to the remainder of the shaft. The drill bits have a tapered point along the longitudinal axis at the distal end of the cutting head for guiding the drill bit or are cannulated to receive a guide wire.

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ZIMMER INC1800 W CENTER STREET WARSAW IN 46580

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Gray, Andrew L Warren, US 3 117
Lozier, Antony J Warsaw, US 44 5583
Murphy, Daniel P Claypool, US 25 1045

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