IP Library Granted Patent US 12,508,039
Granted Patent B2
US 12,508,039 · App. 18/056,809 · Granted Dec 30, 2025

Orthopedic surgical guide

Inventors: Paul Stemniski (Memphis, TN); Richard Obert (Poway, CA); Sarah Lynne Brownhill (Orlando, FL)
Assignee: MICROPORT ORTHOPEDICS HOLDINGS, INC.
A61B17/1775A61B17/15A61B17/1633A61B17/1682A61B17/1703A61B17/1717A61B17/1728A61B17/1739A61F2/4202A61B2017/0046A61B2017/00477A61B2017/568A61B2034/108
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Patent No.
US 12,508,039
App. No.
18/056,809
Granted
Dec 30, 2025
Kind
B2
Abstract

A surgical device includes an body extending from a proximal end to a distal end. The distal end of the body defines a notch sized and configured to receive a reamer. A coupling assembly is supported by the body and includes a reamer guide body disposed at the distal end of the body. The reamer guide body configured to move between a first position and a second position in which the reaming guide body extends at least partially across the notch. A locking assembly is supported by the body and is configured to releasably engage the coupling assembly to maintain the reamer guide body in the second position.

Claims (11)

1 . A surgical device, comprising: A body extending from a proximal end to a distal end, the distal end of the body defining a notch sized and configured to receive a reamer with a step defined along at least one side; a first coupling assembly supported by the body, the first coupling assembly including a reamer guide body disposed at the distal end of the body to move between a first position and a second position, so as to releasably secure the surgical device to the reamer; a second coupling assembly coupled to the body, the second coupling assembly configured to releasably secure the surgical device to another instrument in combination with the step; and a locking assembly supported by the body, the locking assembly releasably engaging the first coupling assembly to maintain the reamer guide body in the second position, wherein the reamer guide body extends at least partially across the notch in the second position.

2 . The surgical device of claim 1 , wherein the first coupling assembly includes first and second rods disposed within a channel defined by the body, the first rod coupled to a head extending outwardly from the channel, and the second rod pivotably coupled to the first rod and to an end of the reamer guide body.

3 . The surgical device of claim 2 , wherein the first coupling assembly includes a biasing member disposed within the channel, the biasing member configured to bias the head in a proximal direction.

4 . The surgical device of claim 1 , wherein the locking assembly includes a button positioned within a cavity defined at the proximal end of the body, and a biasing member configured to urge the button in a direction towards the first coupling assembly.

5 . The surgical device of claim 4 , wherein a lower portion of the button includes an angled surface that complements an angled surface of a head of the first coupling assembly.

6 . The surgical device of claim 1 , wherein the second coupling assembly includes a button pivotably coupled to the side of the body, and a biasing member disposed within a cavity formed along the side of the body, the biasing member configured to exert a force on the button.

7 . The surgical device of claim 6 , wherein the button includes a detent at a first end that is disposed opposed an end on which the biasing member exerts the force.

8 . The surgical device of claim 1 , wherein the reamer guide body is configured to support the reamer such that the reamer guide body is disposed adjacent to a first hole configured to receive a first pin for pivotably coupling the reamer guide body to the distal end of the body, and a second hole is defined adjacent to the first hole, the second hole configured to receive a second pin for pivotably coupling the reamer guide body to a pivoting rod of the first coupling assembly.

9 . The surgical device of claim 8 , wherein the first coupling assembly includes a plunger rod disposed within a channel defined by the body, a first end of the plunger rod is coupled to the pivoting rod, and a second end of the plunger rod is coupled to a head including an upper portion that is disposed outwardly of the channel; and a first biasing member disposed within the channel, the biasing member disposed between a lower portion of the head and a reduced diameter area of the channel defined by the body, the biasing member configured to urge the head in a proximal direction.

10 . The surgical device of claim 9 , wherein the locking assembly includes a button positioned within a cavity defined at the proximal end of the body, and a second biasing member configured to urge the button in a direction towards the head of the first coupling assembly.

11 . The surgical device of claim 10 , wherein a portion of the button includes an angled surface that complements an angled surface of the head of the coupling assembly.

Continuity (10)
Continuation 16701738 · Dec 3, 2019
Continuation 15492511 · Apr 20, 2017
Continuation 14330670 · Jul 14, 2014
Continuation 13464175 · May 4, 2012
Continuation In Part 13330091 · Dec 19, 2011
Continuation In Part 12711307 · Feb 24, 2010
Provisional Application 61482657 · May 5, 2011
Provisional Application 61425054 · Dec 20, 2010
Provisional Application 61154845 · Feb 24, 2009
Related Publication 20230081661A1 · Mar 16, 2023
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