Conmed Aperture Chamfer 8736
The Aperture Chamfer 8736 is a surgical accessory component produced by Linvatec/ConMed Corporation, designed to create a smooth chamfered edge around a drill or tunnel aperture. It is used to ease passage of instruments or grafts through bone tunnels, minimising burring or catching of soft tissue. It integrates into knee arthroscopy systems as a precision instrument for anatomic reconstruction procedures.
This chamfer instrument addresses the need to round or bevel the entrance of a drilled aperture in bone (for example during ligament reconstruction) to reduce sharp edges and minimise graft abrasion or instrument hang-up. By creating a clean, chamfered transition at the bone tunnel entry point, it supports smooth passage of guide pins, sleeves or grafts and contributes to preservation of surrounding soft tissue. The 8736 model is described as “Small” (Aperture Chamfer Small) in the Linvatec listing. As such, it is likely sized for smaller tunnels or apertures, and compatible with the Bullseye/Infinity knee preservation instrumentation system. Its use fosters reproducible, anatomically-aligned tunnel entries and supports surgical efficiency by reducing irregularities that might impede instrumentation.
Technical Specification
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Catalogue / Cat. Number | 8736 (Aperture Chamfer Small) |
| Intended Use | Chamfering the entrance of a bone tunnel / aperture in arthroscopic ligament reconstruction |
| Compatible System | Linvatec/ConMed knee arthroscopy & ligament reconstruction instrumentation (Bullseye/Infinity systems) |
| Device Type | Reusable surgical instrument/accessory |
Product Also Known As
Aperture Chamfer 8736, Linvatec Aperture Chamfer Small #8736, ConMed 8736 Aperture Chamfer, Knee Tunnel Chamfer Instrument 8736, Small Aperture Chamfer Guide 8736.
