Coupling assembly for joining an implant tool to a bone implant
US4677972A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 5, 1986 |
| Grant date | Jul 7, 1987 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 5, 2006 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2220/0033
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A quick disconnect coupling assembly for securing a bone implant to the tool for positioning the implant wherein the coupling assembly is carried by the tool and includes axially extending undercut teeth which are receivable within undercut notches formed in the peripheral face of the implant and which are locked therein by an axially reciprocating slideable shim assembly to thereby selectively unite the positioning tool to the implant.
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