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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 27, 2010
Filed:
Mar. 06, 2006
Adam Bastian, Chester, NY (US);
Scott Harrington, Westwood, NJ (US);
Mark Nemec, Goshen, NY (US);
Philip F. Williams, Iii, Teaneck, NJ (US);
Alex F. Canonaco, Caldwell, NJ (US);
Adam Bastian, Chester, NY (US);
Scott Harrington, Westwood, NJ (US);
Mark Nemec, Goshen, NY (US);
Philip F. Williams, III, Teaneck, NJ (US);
Alex F. Canonaco, Caldwell, NJ (US);
Howmedica Osteonics Corp., Mahwah, NJ (US);
Abstract
Single use or disposable cutting blocks and methods for utilizing same are disclosed. The blocks are preferably constructed of polymer and/or other suitable low cost and light weight materials. The blocks may be adapted for use with low friction cutting instruments, as well as other such cutting instruments. Several differently sized and configured blocks may be utilized to perform a single surgical procedure. In addition, kits housing one or more such blocks, with or without other instruments are possible.