| CPC A61B 17/1637 (2013.01) [A61B 2017/00477 (2013.01)] | 12 Claims |

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1. A trephine comprising:
a hole saw sized to accommodate an implant, the hole saw having:
a cylindrical body having a proximal end, a distal end and an outer surface,
a plurality of circumferentially spaced cutting teeth at the distal end of the cylindrical body, and
a plurality of helical grooves on the outer surface of the cylindrical body, wherein each of the plurality of helical grooves extends out through a distal end of the cylindrical body and has a constant concave cross-section throughout its entire length; and
a quick connect coupled to the proximal end of the cylindrical body for releasably connecting to a cooperating quick connector of a tool.
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