Surgical rotational tool driver and method
US12178452B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 14, 2020 |
| Grant date | Dec 31, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 11, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/00473
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A surgical rotational tool driver and method. The driver includes a driveline extending within a hollow shaft and a head part including connection features for connecting to a connection member of a surgical rotational tool. The connection features of the head part include a housing and a pair of jaw member each including jaws for receiving the connection member. Each jaw member is pivotally mounted for rotation between: a first position for receipt of the connection member and a second position for retaining the connection member. The connection features of the head part further include a locking mechanism including a pair of catches for engaging with a respective catch of each jaw member to lock the jaw members in the second position. The locking mechanism also includes a release member slideably moveable within the housing to release the catches of the locking mechanism from the catches of the jaw members.
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