Patellar clamp
US4706660A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 29, 1986 |
| Grant date | Nov 17, 1987 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 29, 2006 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2/3877
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Disclosed herein is a patellar clamp which includes a fixed jaw having a spike centrally disposed on a part spherical surface with this spike being axially aligned with a reciprocating plunger. The plunger is operated by a second handle pivotably disposed with respect to the first handle and spring biasing means between the handles biases them in a direction of separation of the plunger and spike. The inventive patellar clamp is utilized to install a patellar button onto a resected patella.
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