Navigation and positioning instruments for joint repair

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9033987
APP PUB NO 20140114369A1
SERIAL NO

14143883

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An instrument for controlled delivery of a device to a target area near a defect of a bone is provided. The instrument comprises a guide frame having a plurality of device portals, each portal defining a trajectory. The guide frame further includes visual markers for aligning the guide frame to an anatomical landmark on the bone to be treated. The instrument also includes a holder for releasable attachment with the guide frame. Each device portal is configured to provide accurate and controlled delivery of the device to the target area. In one example, the markers are radiopaque, and are visualized through fluoroscopy. A method of using the instrument is also provided.

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  • ZIMMER KNEE CREATIONS, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Hanson, Shaun B West Chester, US 30 1237
Mandeen, Christopher D West Chester, US 21 555
Nichols, David L West Chester, US 30 1208
Russell, Thomas A Eads, US 51 3086

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