Location History:
- Montréal, CA (2010 - 2014)
- Montreal, CA (2017 - 2023)
Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2010-2025
Title: Innovations of Jean-Guillaume Abiven
Introduction
Jean-Guillaume Abiven is a prominent inventor based in Montreal, Canada. He has made significant contributions to the field of robotic surgery, particularly in the area of arthroplasty. With a total of 16 patents to his name, Abiven's work showcases his dedication to advancing medical technology.
Latest Patents
Among his latest patents is the "End effector for robotic shoulder arthroplasty." This invention involves a robotic surgical system that includes an end effector coupled to a robotic arm. The system features a reamer that is operable to ream bone, which can be coupled to the end effector via a retainer. The reamer consists of a primary driveshaft that is rotatable about a first axis of rotation, while the cutting head can rotate about a second axis of rotation, which is parallel to and offset from the first axis. Another notable patent is the "Patient-specific instrumentation and method for articular joint repair." This invention provides patient-specific instrumentation designed for use during articular joint repair. It includes a jig that is adapted to be positioned over a bone at an articular surface, assisting in preparing the bone surface for the reception of a prosthesis. The jig features a bone contacting portion that matingly contacts the articular surface and a cutting slot for receiving a saw blade to resect the bone surface.
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