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Instrument Guide System

  • US 20070208352A1
  • Filed: 05/07/2007
  • Published: 09/06/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/20/1999
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An instrument guide for use in surgery relative to a body, comprising:

  • a guide tube extending from a first end to a second end and defining a bore through the tube;

    an adjustment mechanism operative to adjust the guide tube in at least two directions;

    a base member operable to be fixed to the body;

    a guide ball operable to allow the guide tube to be positioned in a selected position; and

    a locking plate to lock the guide ball into a fixed position to maintain the selected position.

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