Surgical instrument
US8597302B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 1, 2010 |
| Grant date | Dec 3, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 15, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2/389
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A multi-function impactor for use with an orthopaedic implant, such as a knee joint, is described. The head of the impactor has a pair of curved recesses for mating with condylar parts of a femoral implant and flat faces for mating with a tibial implant. An extended formation is also provided for use with the inter-condylar notch of the femoral implant. A v-shaped notch in the extended formation is also provided to impact a tibial insert. The impactor can be made from a single moulded plastics part.
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