Assembly tool for modular implants and associated method
US8419743B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 5, 2010 |
| Grant date | Apr 16, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 16, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2002/4681
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An assembly tool comprises in an assembled configuration a proximal implant fastener, a distal implant fastener, and a compression member. The assembly tool is operable to hold in the assembled configuration a proximal implant partially engageable with a distal implant during implantation and axial impaction. Axial impaction is exerted through the compression member of the assembly tool. The assembly tool is also operable to securely lock the tapers of proximal and distal implants after impaction by rotating the compression member.
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