Detachable surgical ratchet
US7600451B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 23, 2004 |
| Grant date | Oct 13, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 19, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T82/16098
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A surgical ratchet assembly includes a handle, a driver, a ratcheting mechanism and a locking mechanism. The driver is received within the handle in a rotatable relationship with respect thereto. The ratcheting mechanism is interposed between the handle and the driver. A locking mechanism releasably holds the handle to the ratchet mechanism. Unlocking of the locking mechanism enables ready disassembly of the assembly for cleaning and component sterilization.
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