Jeffrey H. Nycz - Warsaw IN, US Christopher J. Nycz - Warsaw IN, US
Assignee:
Biomet Manufacturing Corp. - Warsaw IN
International Classification:
A61B 5/103 A61B 17/56
US Classification:
600587, 606 53
Abstract:
A surgical apparatus includes an orientation sensor that detects an actual orientation of a surgical tool. The apparatus also includes an orientation feedback device that selectively provides an orientation feedback signal. Moreover, the apparatus includes a controller that causes the orientation feedback device to provide the orientation feedback signal when the actual orientation of the surgical tool detected by the orientation sensor is substantially equal to a predetermined target orientation of the surgical tool.
Method And Apparatus For Aligning And Securing An Implant Relative To A Patient
Biomet Manufacturing Corporation - Warsaw IN, US Christopher J. Nycz - Warsaw IN, US
Assignee:
Biomet Manufacturing Corporation - Warsaw IN
International Classification:
A61F 2/46
US Classification:
606 91, 606 99
Abstract:
A surgical apparatus includes an orientation sensor that detects an actual orientation of a surgical tool. The apparatus also includes a tactile orientation feedback device that selectively provides a tactile orientation feedback signal. Moreover, the apparatus includes a controller that causes the tactile orientation feedback device to provide the tactile orientation feedback signal when the actual orientation of the surgical tool detected by the orientation sensor is substantially equal to a predetermined target orientation of the surgical tool.