Medical instrument for torque control tightening a threaded implant device and packaging of the same
US11446123B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 12, 2018 |
| Grant date | Sep 20, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 9, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61C2202/00
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An instrument for holding and torque control tightening of a threaded implant device with an extender, the instrument including a frame forming a gripping handle and a holder, an elastic device that is arranged at the frame to provide a predefined elasticity to the frame, and a torque measurement device arranged on the frame, wherein the holder is configured to (i) removably hold the threaded implant device and to (ii) hold the extender for tightening the threaded implant device to an object after the threaded implant device has been removed from the holder, and the torque measurement device is configured to measure a torque applied to the threaded implant device via the extender by a deformation of the frame.
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