Instrument for handling a joint component of a joint prosthesis
US8287549B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 8, 2006 |
| Grant date | Oct 16, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 31, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2002/4685
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An instrument for handling a joint component of a joint prosthesis, which joint component includes a joint surface, includes a grip portion, a suction element in the form of a suction cup with an air-vent opening, the suction cup being placeable in a sealing manner against the joint surface, and a pressure-relief valve associated with the air-vent opening of the suction cup. The pressure-relief valve is coupled to an actuating element which is arranged so as to be movable in the region of the grip surface of the grip portion and, when gripped with one hand, is actuatable with a finger or the thumb of that hand, so that on actuation of the actuating element the valve is lifted away from the air-vent opening.
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