Angled orthopaedic driver
US10335169B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 14, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jul 2, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 8, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/1622
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An orthopedic driver includes a drivetrain having a driven end and a second end opposite the driven end, the drivetrain defining a first axis; an instrument connector rotatably coupled to the second end of the drivetrain and defining a second axis angled relative to the first axis; an angling bushing associated with the instrument connector; and a housing having a straight portion covering at least a portion of the drivetrain and an angled portion connected to the straight portion, the angled portion interacting with the angling bushing to hold the instrument connector angled relative to the drivetrain.
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