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Orthopaedic inserter using a collet mechanism

US8277457B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Assignee

Greatbatch Medical S.A. · CH

Inventors

Jonas Burgi · Moutier, CH
Yves Desarzens · Corgémont, CH
Andre Lechot · Orvin, CH

Key dates

Filing date	Mar 16, 2010
Grant date	Oct 2, 2012
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Dec 7, 2030

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61F2002/4635
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An orthopedic prosthetic inserter used for the implantation of an acetabular prosthetic cup implant. The inserter consists of a drive train, a C-shaped housing, and a collet mechanism used to attach a prosthetic cup implant. When activated by the drive train, the collet mechanism expands to draw the prosthesis towards the collet mechanism and create a substantially friction tight engagement therebetween.

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