Apparatus and method for anterior and posterior referenced sizing and distal femur resection

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PATENT NO 6290704
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09392600

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Apparatus for distal femur sizing and resection includes a sizer member and a platform pivotably connected to the sizer member. An anterior femoral cut guide is movably engaged with the sizer member and includes a first retainer for retaining a removable reference device for referencing, and a second retainer for retaining a removable distal cut guide subsequent to removal of the reference device to position the distal cut guide on the femur. Retaining guides extend from the femoral cut guide. A slide member is movably mounted on the retaining guides. The slide member includes a carriage member, and a plunger resiliently mounted in the carriage, and movable for retaining the slide member on the retaining guides.

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  • ZIMMER, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Burkinshaw, Brian D Pflugerville, TX 46 2828
Dye, Donald W Pflugerville, TX 15 977

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