Orthopedic broach handle apparatus
US5350381A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 11, 1993 |
| Grant date | Sep 27, 1994 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 11, 2013 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T409/4077
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A broach handle for use with an orthopedic broach includes an elongated handle having one end portion for making a connection with the broach and another end portion for gripping by the user and having an anvil that allows the handle to be hammered. A rotating locking member is carried in a slot at the distal end portion of the handle. The rotating locking member has inclined surfaces that allow the broach to separate from the handle when the inclined surface is positioned adjacent the broach. The rotating locking member also includes a thickened portion that forms a connection with the broach when positioned adjacent the broach.
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