Multi purpose orthopedic ratcheting forceps
US4896661A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 5, 1988 |
| Grant date | Jan 30, 1990 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 5, 2008 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/2837
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A forceps for use in orthopedic surgical procedures having readily interchangeable tip elements and a reversible ratchet mechanism, for controlling the tip elements. A variety of tips for compression and distraction are provided. The ratchet mechanism permits controlled increments of force to be applied to the tips.
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