Assembly tool for prosthetic implant
US6238435A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 10, 2000 |
| Grant date | May 29, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 10, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2220/0033
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An instrument for seating taper junctions of modular implants engages two components and provides a sustained assembly force along the junction axis with great mechanical advantage. In one embodiment the instrument comprises a lever mechanism for generating the mechanical advantage. In another embodiment, the instrument provides for an indicator of the amount of force being applied to the junction. In another embodiment, the instrument engages the components for such that both assembly and disassembly can be accomplished.
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